Inter Milan Vs Kairat Almaty – Italy Starlet & French Striker Favored To Start Over Argentina Superstar | OneFootball

Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny will reportedly lead the line in tomorrow night’s Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Kairat Almaty.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, Cristian Chivu is considering benching star striker Lautaro Martinez.

Fatigue is seemingly catching up with El Toro, who failed to score in a fourth consecutive Serie A game against Hellas Verona last weekend.

With Lautaro Martinez in desperate need for some rest, Pio Esposito and Bonny could start together in the Champions League for the first time.

Pio Esposito & Bonny to Start in Inter Milan vs Kairat Almaty Clash

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Ange-Yoan Bonny of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite welcoming Marcus Thuram back from injury, Chivu is reluctant to risk the Frenchman from the first minute.

Indeed, the 28-year-old is lacking match fitness, having spent the last 40 days on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Therefore, Kairat’s visit could be a chance for Esposito and Bonny to show what they are made of on the grandest stage.

Meanwhile, Lautaro could drop to the bench after registering eight successive starts across all competitions.