Francesco Pio Esposito will reportedly lead the line in tonight’s Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Kairat Almaty at San Siro.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old could start at the expense of Nerazzurri captain Lautaro Martinez.

After starting eight matches in a row, El Toro could make way for his younger teammate.

Indeed, head coach Cristian Chivu intends to give the 28-year-old a much-needed rest in tonight’s routine-looking home game.

Therefore, Ange-Yoan Bonny may keep hold of his starting berth.

Pio Esposito to Lead Inter Milan vs Kairat Almaty

Francesco Pio Esposito Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Bonny flopped against Hellas Verona on Sunday, with Chivu taking him off early in the second half.

However, with fatigue catching up with Lautaro, the French starlet may have a chance to make amends against Kairat.

Furthermore, Francesco Pio Esposito looks set for his second consecutive start in the Champions League.

The Italian teenager scored his first-ever Champions League goal against Royale Union SG last time out.

Meanwhile, Marcus Thuram has returned to the squad, but he will start on the bench this evening.