With Lautaro Martinez sidelined through injury, Inter Milan turn to Francesco Pio Esposito at Lecce tonight and the Italian could hardly be arriving in better form.
The Italy youngster has contributed four goals in his last six Serie A appearances, scoring three and assisting one
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For context, he managed just three goal contributions across his first 17 league games for the club, as noted by FCInterNews.
It is a remarkable acceleration in output that underlines just how much confidence Esposito has gained in recent weeks.
Lecce Vs Inter Milan – Pio Esposito In-Form As Young Italian Called Upon In Lautaro Absence
PISA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale greets the fans after during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and FC Internazionale at Arena Garibaldi on November 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
He also scored Inter’s only goal in the Champions League playoff first leg against Bodo/Glimt.
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Indeed, demonstrating that he thrives when the stakes are highest.
Lautaro faces at least a month on the sidelines with a calf injury.
Inter will not rush their captain back given the delicate nature of the problem.
That hands Pio Esposito a genuine window to make the centre-forward role his own.
Few youngsters in Serie A are making better use of their opportunities right now.
Chivu has shown real faith in the striker by consistently naming him in the starting XI.
Inter head to the Via del Mare needing a positive response after their disappointing European result in Norway.
Lecce side battling for survival will make life difficult, but Esposito has already shown this season that he does not shy away from big moments. A
nother goal tonight would make it three in three and send a powerful message about his growing importance to this Inter side.
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