Como Vs Inter Milan – Italy Prodigy To Start Alongside France Forward Despite Argentina Superstar’s Injury ‘Not Serious’ | OneFootball

Francesco Pio Esposito will again lead the line for Inter Milan in the absence of Lautaro Martinez, with the Italy teenager set to partner Marcus Thuram in Sunday’s Serie A trip to Como after scans ruled out serious damage to the Argentina captain’s calf.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, tests at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano confirmed there is no serious structural injury.

Indeed, it is welcome news for Inter.

However, Lautaro is still ruled out for at least the Como fixture and the subsequent Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against the same opponents.

Additionally, as well as the Cagliari league game.

Como Vs Inter – Pio Esposito Replaces Injured Lautaro Martinez

Pio Esposito steps back into the breach.

Having already impressed across multiple high-profile appearances this season.

The youngster has proven himself more than capable of performing in Lautaro’s absence..

And, indeed, Sunday’s match at the Sinigaglia offers another opportunity to underline his quality.

For Chivu, the rotation of his attacking options continues to be shaped by injury rather than choice.

However, his trust in Esposito is well established, and the young forward has never let him down when called upon.

With a critical run of fixtures ahead, the young Italian can prove himself in a make-or-break moment.