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.