Inter Milan 2-1 Sassuolo – Italy Prodigy Earns San Siro Plaudits For Mature Performance | OneFootball

Francesco Pio Esposito fared well during last night’s Serie A showdown between Inter Milan and Sassuolo.

According to Corriere dello Sport via TMW, the 20-year-old impressed in his first Serie A start at San Siro.

Despite failing to get on the scoresheet, Francesco Pio Esposito left a telling impression.

Indeed, the prodigious striker was one of Inter’s liveliest performers, outshining star center-forward Marcus Thuram.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t find the net as Arijanet Muric made an incredible save to thwart his overhead kick in the second half.

Francesco Pio Esposito Shines in Inter Milan 2-1 Sassuolo Win

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Lautaro Martinez lacking match fitness, Cristian Chivu handed Esposito his first Serie A start in the Nerazzurri shirt.

Determined to seize the opportunity, Esposito left his heart and soul on the pitch, fighting valiantly for every possession.

Furthermore, he combined well with his teammates and created two scoring chances from himself.

Despite failing to hit the target, the intention was there.

Esposito’s tactical awareness and football intelligence did not go unnoticed.

Indeed, he received a standing ovation in the 78th minute when he surrendered his place to Ange-Yoan Bonny.