Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce – Prodigious Italy Striker Decisive, France Megastar Out Of Form | OneFootball

Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito scored a late winner in last night’s 1-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Lecce.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, Marcus Thuram failed to live up to the billing once again.

Cristian Chivu’s side left it late to beat the Giallorossi at San Siro.

Despite dominating the game from top to finish, the Nerazzurri had to wait until the 78th minute to find a breakthrough.

Indeed, second-half substitute Francesco Pio Esposito beat Wladimiro Falcone from close range to extend Inter’s winning home streak against Lecce to 12 games.

Pio Esposito Decisive in Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce Win, Marcus Thuram Far from Impressive

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 19: Marcus Thuram of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal match between Bologna FC 1909 and FC Internazionale at King Saud University Stadium on December 19, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Esposito inspired Inter to three precious points with his first Serie A goal at San Siro, netting his second league goal overall this term.

Meanwhile, Marcus Thuram delivered another underwhelming performance.

Indeed, the French superstar has been out of form since returning from injury in early November.

For context, he has only scored three goals in his last ten league appearances.

Therefore, Chivu could bench the former Borussia Monchengladbach ace when Inter take on Udinese this weekend.