Saturday’s Serie A showdown between Napoli and Inter Milan could be the ultimate test for rising star Francesco Pio Esposito.

According to Corriere della Sera via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old faces a prime opportunity to prove his credentials in a ‘big match.’

Esposito’s meteoric rise at San Siro this season has been among major talking points these past few months.

Indeed, the Italian prodigy has achieved incredible things in the opening few months of the 2025/26 campaign.

Napoli vs Inter Milan Clash Serves as Test of Pio Esposito Credentials

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BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Francesco Pio Esposito of Inter during Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

In addition to finding his Serie A and Champions League breakthroughs, Francesco Pio Esposito shone for Italy.

He found the net in the Azzurri’s 3-1 win over Estonia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier eariler this month.

Therefore, he has established himself as one of the hottest prospects in European football.

However, the young striker must now prove that he is the man for a big occasion.

Though Ange-Yoan Bonny will likely get the nod in attack, Esposito is expected to feature for Inter against Napoli.

As such, this could be his chance to prove that he can deliver on the big stage.