Milan showed a notable change between their first and second time FrancescoCamarda was called up as a starter. In the redemption match against Red Bull Salzburg, the Rossoneri club won 4‑0, with Camarda contributing a decent performance despite not being among the protagonists. RubenAmorim, Milan coach, highlighted that the young centre-forward, born in 2008, still needs to improve in terms of explosiveness, pace and pace, but recognized his potential to play for 90 minutes.
Camarda has been the center of attention at the club since his loan out to Lecce last summer, where the team failed to provide the support needed for his development. This summer he returned to Milan to take on the role of deputy to GonçaloRamos, without any other players ahead of him. Amorim said Camarda will remain at the club and that his role as Ramos' deputy is crucial to its rapid growth. The coach also explained that, if Ramos is not available, Camarda must feel ready to enter the field, so as to accelerate his maturation process.
Milan also made some changes to their technical staff, saying goodbye to SantiGiménez and ChristopherNkunku, and entrusted the young 18-year-old player with a role that he will have to play in the few opportunities available. Despite limited experience on the pitch, Camarda is considered a hope for the club's future, as evidenced by the fact that his second match as a starter came 704 days after his first, on 9 November 2024, in a match that ended in a 3‑3 draw against Cagliari.
In the match against Red Bull Salzburg, Milan's lineup changed compared to the previous one. On October 15, 2026, the team started with Maignan in goal, Tomori and DeWinter in defense, while in midfield there were Pavlovic, Hutchinson and Rabiot. In attack, the team saw Camarda come on in the 60th minute as a replacement for Ramos, with Cisse and Loftus‑Cheek in support. Coach RubenAmorim led Milan to this convincing victory, proving that the club is ready to exploit Camarda's talent in the future.
With the victory against Red Bull Salzburg, Milan demonstrated that it is capable of adapting quickly and developing its young talents. The next challenge will be to see if Camarda can consolidate his place in the main team, helping to lead the club towards the expected results in Serie A and European competitions.