Reports: Pio Esposito Set to Start for Italy Against Norway at San Siro

Italian outlets project the 20-year-old to partner Mateo Retegui in Gattuso’s two-striker setup.

Overview

With Moise Kean ruled out, the Inter forward is expected to get the nod for the World Cup qualifier at San Siro, though an official lineup has not been announced.
La Gazzetta dello Sport points to Italy’s late surge in Chisinau as proof the Retegui–Esposito pairing fits the team’s preferred approach.
Esposito has already scored twice for the Azzurri and drew glowing reviews from Corriere dello Sport and La Gazzetta for his strength and maturity.
Reports describe Rino Gattuso’s plan as a careful rotation that rewards Esposito’s impact without rushing his development.
Erling Haaland acknowledged he knows little about the youngster but praised the standard required to play for Italy and Inter, while saying he would not rule out Serie A in the future.