Report – Injury Scare For Inter Milan Striker Ahead Of FIFA Club World Cup Clash Vs Fluminense | OneFootball

Striker Francesco Pio Esposito has suffered a possible muscle injury ahead of Inter Milan’s Club World Cup round of sixteen clash with Fluminense.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that today it will be determined whether it is an injury or just a bit of fatigue.

Inter Milan take on Fluminense in the round of sixteen of the Club World Cup tomorrow.

Reportedly, Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu had been ready to hand the start to young striker Francesco Pio Esposito.

The Italy Under-21 international had started for Inter in their final group stage match against River Plate. And he certainly made the most of that opportunity, scoring his first ever senior goal for Inter.

Injury Scare For Francesco Pio Esposito Ahead Of Inter Vs Fluminense Clash

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Lautaro Martinez #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

However, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, there is some concern about Pio Esposito’s physical condition after the match against River.

The 20-year-old had already missed Inter’s first group stage match against Monterrey. he then came off the bench against Urawa Red Diamonds.

According to the Gazzetta, Francesco Pio Esposito has been dealing with some discomfort in training yesterday.

Today, the young striker will have to see whether the pain worsens. He could undergo tests with the Nerazzurri medical staff.

Therefore, today will be decisive to see whether Pio Esposito is able to feature against Fluminense tomorrow.