Francesco Pio Esposito will reportedly return to the starting lineup in tonight’s Serie A clash between Parma and Inter Milan.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old striker will replace Marcus Thuram in the final third.

Cristian Chivu is reportedly weighing up several changes to his starting XI following a 3-1 home win over Bologna.

Indeed, with a high-stakes game against Napoli around the corner, the 45-year-old manager wants to keep his key players fresh.

Therefore, Marcus Thuram, who got on the scoresheet on Sunday, could make way for Esposito.

Pio Esposito to Replace Thuram in Parma vs Inter Milan Clash

Francesco Pio Esposito Inter Milan
PISA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale in action 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)

Esposito made his last Serie A start in mid-December, helping the Nerazzurri see off Genoa at the Marassi.

However, he has since made back-to-back cameo appearances against Atalanta and Bologna.

Despite his restricted playing time, the Italian youngster chipped in with a crucial assist against La Dea.

And Chivu is now ready to reward the prodigious striker for his recent exploits, with Thuram set to drop to the bench.