Inter Milan Prodigy Proves His Worth In Atalanta Draw Ahead Of Italy’s Pivotal FIFA World Cup Qualifying Playoffs | OneFootball

Inter Milan and Italy starlet Francesco Pio Esposito has hit his stride just in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, Esposito’s performance in Saturday’s clash against Atalanta has inspired confidence around Gennaro Gattuso’s camp.

Indeed, the 20-year-old scored his fifth Serie A goal of the season to break the deadlock.

Furthermore, it was Esposito’s third goal in his last eight appearances in all competitions.

It’s fair to say that he has emerged as Inter’s standout performer in the absence of Lautaro Martinez.

Unfortunately, Inter failed to take all three points in a controversial 1-1 draw at San Siro, as Nikola Krstovic rescued Atalanta in the 82nd minute.

Inter Milan Teenager Pio Esposito Impresses Italy Boss Gennaro Gattuso

Despite his youth, Francesco Pio Esposito has already earned five senior caps for Italy.

More importantly, he scored three goals in five FIFA World Cup qualifiers, helping the Azzurri reach the playoffs.

After missing out on the last two World Cup editions, failure is not an option this time.

Indeed, Gattuso’s charges will face Northern Ireland in a high-stakes qualifying playoff tie later this month.

Therefore, Esposito’s recent form could prove crucial as Gattuso looks to inject fresh energy into his squad ahead of the decisive showdown.