Inter Milan Striker & Wing-Back Shine For Italy In Narrow Win Against Moldova | OneFootball

Italy’s 2-0 victory over Moldova provided another showcase for Inter Milan’s talents, with Federico Dimarco and Francesco Pio Esposito both making strong contributions off the bench for Gennaro Gattuso’s side.

Dimarco came on in the 60th minute and quickly made his mark, delivering the assist for Gianluca Mancini’s opener.

His impact was immediate, confirming once again why he has become such a decisive weapon both for club and country.

Inter Milan’s Dimarco & Esposito Shine For Italy

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale warms up prior to 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)

Corriere dello Sport awarded the Inter full-back a 6, noting that “from his feet came the assist for Mancini’s goal, he proves fundamental once again.”

Fellow Nerazzurri product Pio Esposito entered midway through the second half and earned a 6.5 rating.

Indeed, capping his cameo with Italy’s second goal, his second in four matches for the national team.

His calm finish showed the instincts of a striker growing rapidly in confidence and maturity.

Davide Frattesi, also introduced late on, was unrated after coming on in the 82nd minute.