Francesco Pio Esposito - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Bench option in cup match Esposito (back) was an unused sub in Thursday's Coppa Italia final.

Impact Esposito wasn't yet 100 percent following a back problem but was healthy enough to make the bench and could return to action in one of the last two matches, especially should the coach give some room to the reserves after clinching the title early. He hasn't scored in his last five appearances, posting six shots (two on target), four chances created and one cross (zero accurate) over that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for Lazio match Esposito (back) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Lazio, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Esposito hasn't been able to recover from a bruise to be an option but shouldn't be sidelined for long. Ange-Yoan Bonny, Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez will likely all see minutes up front in this one.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Parma match with small injury Esposito recorded no meaningful stats before exiting Sunday's 2-0 win over Parma at halftime due to back pain, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Esposito got the nod but didn't produce and departed at the interval because of some discomfort. He'll have a few days to recover ahead of Saturday's away game versus Lazio. Lautaro Martinez might be back in the XI regardless of his status after coming off the bench in his return from injury in this one.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots in Cagliari game Esposito registered five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-0 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Esposito led his team in attempts, matching his season high, but he was unable to punch one home, despite his volume. He's playing consistently thanks to Lautaro Martinez's (calf) injuries. He has scored twice in the last six meetings (five starts), recording 14 shots (six on target), seven chances created and two tackles (one won).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sandro Tonali shines, Moise Kean delivers as Italy move one step closer to World Cup return after win over Northern Ireland

Italy moved within one match of ending their long World Cup absence with a composed 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in their playoff semifinal...

MARCH 26 • goal

Sandro Tonali shines, Moise Kean delivers as Italy move one step closer to World Cup return after win over Northern Ireland

Opens with goal Esposito scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Esposito got Inter Milan on the board right away and was a force all day, putting three of his four shots on target. The forward has a tough challenge against Roma though, a team which has only allowed 23 goals in 30 league games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Atalanta meeting Esposito scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Esposite didn't have a huge statistical day but opened the scoring with a clinical finish from close range, returning to the stat sheet after four appearances and bagging his seventh goal of the season. He has notched 12 shots (four on target), five key passes and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five bouts.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Decent display against Lecce Esposito recorded three shots (two on goal), three tackles (two won) and one chance created and drew four fouls in Saturday's 2-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Esposito was a significant part of the offense sans Lautaro Martinez (calf), but didn't have any clear-cut chances and didn't manage to score his third goal in a row. The top option will sit out multiple contests, so he'll divvy up minutes just with Marcus Thuram and Ange-Yoan Bonny going forward. Espsoito has taken multiple shots in the last three contests, accumulating eight attempts (five on target) and adding two key passes and three tackles (two won) in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Wednesday's loss Esposito scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Glimt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th minu...

Impact Esposito scored an unassisted goal in the 30th minute Saturday, his second in the Champions League this season. Although it came in a tough road loss, that goal will ultimately give Inter a chance to come back in the second leg. Esposito has a good chance to be part of that comeback attempt as he's recorded five goal contributions across his last nine appearances in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt stuns Inter Milan, Gordon hits four as Newcastle routs Qarabag

Tiny Bodø/Glimt has produced another Champions League shock by stunning last year’s beaten finalist Inter Milan 3-1 in the playoffs

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Scores in substitute appearance Esposito scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Juventus.

Impact Esposito was summoned from the bench Saturday and rose above the pack to score Inter Milan's second goal in their 3-2 win over Juventus. Across just 24 minutes of play, the forward rattled off three shots (two on goal) and made one clearance. Of Esposito's four Serie A goals across 23 appearances (seven starts), three have come as a substitute.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Pisa fixture Esposito scored one goal to go with five shots (two on target), one interception and one chance created in Friday's 6-2 win against Pisa.

Impact Esposito capped off his team's rally with a relatively easy header after outmuscling a defender in the box, bagging the third goal of the season, with two coming in the last four games. He has alternated routinely with Marcus Thuram as of late. He has taken at least one shot in four straight fixtures, amassing 13 (four on target) and tallying one assist and five chances created over that span.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A

Inter has extended its lead at the top of Serie A with six different players getting their names on the scoresheet in a 6-2 hammering of Pisa

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Dishes out helper against Udinese Esposito assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created and drew three fouls in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Esposito got the call over Marcus Thuram and Ange-Yoan Bonny and flicked the ball toward Lautaro Martinez in the box on an early game-winning goal, making the stat sheet for the second match in a row since he had scored midweek. He has assisted twice and posted 13 shots (three on target), six chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in the last six fixtures (two starts). He's up to five helpers in the season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores decisive goal off the bench Esposito scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Esposito came off the bench in the 56th minute to secure the win for his side with a shot down the middle of the goal on Wednesday and could have added to the scoreline, finishing with five shots and one key pass. The forward has primarily operated as a substitute, making four starts in 18 Serie A appearances this season while scoring two goals and providing two assists.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in win Esposito assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Esposito stole the ball following an opposing defender's weak pass and set up Lautaro Martinez in the 65th minute of the weekend's contest. The backup forward raised his season tally to four assists across all competitions, though the last time he scored was in a Coppa Italia match during early December. The assist may help him push for more playing time, which he's most likely to get as Marcus Thuram's substitute, perhaps earning some starts when there's rotation in busy periods.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Esposito assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Pisa.

Impact Esposito was able to tally a late assist to give Inter an insurance goal on Sunday. The forward could be called on to provide a spark again Saturday if Inter struggle against a stiff Como defense which has only conceded seven times so far this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Kairat Esposito drew four fouls and assisted once to go with six shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Kairat.

Impact Esposito set up Carlos Augusto with a routine pass ahead of a successful finish from outside the box, but he could have had a bigger day, as he had a few good chances from excellent positions but couldn't put one in the net, partially because of Temirlan Anarbekov's heroics. He set a new season high in shots, but his minutes are bound to dip because of the return of Marcus Thuram. He has had at least one attempt in five consecutive tilts, accumulating 16 (four on target) and tallying one goal, two assists and five chances created.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contributions Esposito scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Union SG.

Impact Esposito's clinical passing setup Inter Milan's second goal before he scored their fourth goal from the center of the box in Inter's 4-0 drubbing of Union SG. The forward's four shot attempts (one on goal) and three chances created each matched a season-high. The appearance marked the lone start across Esposito's last five appearances as the promising young talent has largely assumed the role of super-substitute to begin the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the first time as the under-pressure Azzurri prepare to face...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

'He is surprising me' – Chivu impressed with Esposito development Francesco Pio Esposito scored his first Serie A goal for Inter in their 2-0 win against Cagliari, much to the delight of Cristian Chivu.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

CAGLIARI-INTER 0-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Esposito's debut goal makes it two | SERIE A ENILIVE 2025/26

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Scores off bench Esposito scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact The striker added a late insurance goal for Inter and could be utilized again off the bench Tuesday in UCL play if things get out of hand against Slavia Prague. The Czech side has allowed just seven goals in 10 matches, though the level of competition is not the highest.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in win Esposito recorded four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.

Impact The forward didn't score but put plenty of pressure on Sassuolo's defense with four shots. Esposito has a tough matchup coming up against Cagliari on Saturday, as the side has only conceded three times in four matches.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic sweeps aside transfer speculation with another goal for Juventus

Dusan Vlahovic scored for the second consecutive game and Juventus won 1-0 at Genoa in Serie A

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

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