Francesco Pio Esposito will reportedly make his Champions League debut when Inter Milan take on Ajax later tonight.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, he is the chosen candidate to replace Lautaro Martinez in attack.
Despite his overwhelming desire to play, El Toro must rest after picking up a back injury against Juventus.
Indeed, Cristian Chivu had to take him off in Turin due to back pain, which also forced him off yesterday’s training.
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With Lautaro Martinez set to start on the bench, Chivu has a decision to make.
Ange-Yoan Bonny replaced the Argentine at the Allianz Stadium but couldn’t do anything noteworthy.
However, he was still the favorite to fill the void in attack today.
Yet, Chivu seems to have had a change of heart, with Pio Esposito set to partner up with Marcus Thuram.
The teenage striker has yet to start a game in Serie A this season.
Furthermore, he only made a brief cameo appearance against Udinese.
This could be his moment to shine.
I want Esposito and Frattesi start. Enough with the old guys who can’t run; let the younger ones play and gradually start a new winning cycle. The beginning might be difficult, but it will be worth it.
He should replace Thuram who was gassed out with juve.