Riccardo Montolivo, former Rossoneri captain, commented on the Champions League match against Salzburg, speaking in particular about the use of Leonardo Camarda and the tactical choices of the new coach Américo Amorim.
In his speech for Sky Sport, Montolivo expressed the hope of seeing Camarda on the pitch, recalling that the previous summer Amorim had indicated the midfielder as first reserve. “He will be very excited, but this summer Amorim said he would be the first reserve and we are curious to see him,” said the former defender, underlining how the Milan shirt in European competitions is always an honor.
Montolivo then analyzed the group's situation, stating that the lack of a true identity makes it difficult to find agreement when players often change. “Generally yes, less changes would be needed because Milan doesn't seem to me to have a precise identity and I don't see what Milan needs to become,” he observed. He criticized the frequency of substitutions at half-time, believing Amorim was making too many attempts. “Having said that, we need to give him time because it's not easy,” he added, highlighting the importance of allowing the coach to consolidate his philosophy.
Regarding the choice of Loftus‑Cheek, Montolivo stated that he had high expectations when the player moved to the club, but that he had not seen the desired result. “I prefer him as a midfielder, even if with his centimeters he can lend a hand to Camarda,” he explained, indicating that the attacking midfielder position is not the most suitable for his style of play.
In summary, Montolivo expressed the hope of seeing the new signings on the pitch and asked for greater stability in the lineup, underlining the difficulty of building a solid identity in a context of frequent changes. Milan, with the match against Salzburg scheduled, will have to decide whether to continue rotating players or seek greater tactical coherence to continue in the Champions League.