Italy Prodigy Candidate For Starting Spot In Inter Milan Vs Slavia Prague Champions League Clash | OneFootball

Francesco Pio Esposito could reportedly start in Tuesday’s Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Slavia Prague.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old is in contention for his second straight European start.

Despite lacking experience in top-flight football, Francesco Pio Esposito has enjoyed a stellar start to his first season at San Siro.

Indeed, the young striker found his Serie A breakthrough against Cagliari last weekend.

Furthermore, the Italian teenager started in Inter’s opening Champions League fixture against Ajax.

Francesco Pio Esposito to Start in Inter Milan vs Slavia Prague Match

BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Francesco Pio Esposito of Inter during Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Esposito scored off the bench against Cagliari after replacing Marcus Thuram midway through the second half.

However, he could make his second consecutive Champions League start tomorrow, perhaps at the expense of Lautaro Martinez.

El Toro returned to action with a bang after struggling with back pain for two weeks.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu may decide to rest his standout performer against the Czech side.

Meanwhile, Esposito is already one goal away from eclipsing Mehdi Taremi’s tally for the entire last season.