Esposito Poised To Start For Italy Versus Norway As Gattuso Eyes Two-Striker Plan
Moise Kean’s absence clears a path for the Inter forward, whose rise has accelerated with two goals in limited caps.
Overview
- Italy host Norway in a World Cup qualifier at San Siro, with major outlets reporting a shift to a two‑centre‑forward setup.
- La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport back pairing Francesco Pio Esposito with Matías Retegui after the duo helped turn the match in Chisinau against Moldova.
- Multiple reports say Esposito is expected to replace the injured Kean and start up front, though Italy have not formally confirmed the lineup.
- Erling Haaland said he knows little about Esposito but respects anyone who plays for Italy and reiterated that a future move to Serie A cannot be ruled out.
- France’s L’Équipe profiles Esposito as a leading Italian prospect, highlighting his development under Christian Chivu at Inter and his early scoring impact for the Azzurri.