Alessandro Costacurta expressed optimism for Milan's next match against Red Bull Salzburg on the second day of the Europa League group stage. The coach underlined the importance of giving space to Marco Camarda, defining him as "a great bet and a surprise". According to Costacurta, Camarda has not yet had the opportunity to fully show his abilities, but he believes that he can, in certain situations, replace Gonçalo Ramos. His wish is that the young defender behaves well on the pitch, as he "deserves to play".
Regarding the role of Loftus-Cheek, the coach highlighted that, in a hypothetical 4-3-3, the midfielder would be the ideal eighth. However, he noted that his position in front of goal can be difficult and that, against Milan, he was never fully convincing. Costacurta therefore suggested carefully evaluating how to best exploit his qualities in that position.
Milan also highlighted a critical issue in the defense of the right flank. The coach observed that the club "gets a lot of goals that come from the right wing" and attributed this vulnerability to a lack of attention from the team. According to Costacurta, crosses from the right represent a dangerous threat and Milan must work to better understand this defensive dynamic. He reiterated that although the team has recognized the problem, it has not yet fully understood it.
As the match against Salzburg approaches, Milan are preparing to test their defense and take advantage of the opportunities created by the right side. Costacurta remains confident in Camarda's ability to emerge as a key element of the group, while the management of Loftus‑Cheek and the correction of the lateral defenses will be crucial to ensuring a positive result in the Europa League.