Francesco Pio Esposito has embraced the problem of main Inter Milan’s assault within the absence of captain Lautaro Martinez, chatting with each Inter TV and DAZN forward of tonight’s Serie A visit to Lecce.
The striker carries fond recollections of going through tonight’s opponents, having scored his first Serie A objective at San Siro towards Lecce final month.
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Certainly, it was a strike that proved the catalyst for a formidable run of type.
He additionally holds the excellence of scoring Inter’s solely objective within the Champions League first leg towards Bodo/Glimt.
It additional underlined his capability to ship in necessary moments.
Talking to Inter TV, , Esposito was measured in his evaluation of the hosts.
The younger striker refused to underestimate a facet that has received two consecutive matches.
“Lecce are an in-form crew who make life troublesome for everybody at dwelling,” he stated.
“However we now have to deal with taking part in our sport and doing our issues properly, nothing extra.”
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On what Inter want to indicate tonight, he was equally easy.
“We have to convey the appropriate perspective from the primary minute and keep the dedication we now have proven thus far to proceed this constructive run.”
Forward of his first return to Lecce since that memorable objective, was requested what he expects from tonight’s conflict.
“A month in the past it was the objective that unlocked me, I hadn’t scored for a very long time and it got here towards Lecce. I hope they convey me luck once more.”
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MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his crew’s third objective through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Talking to DAZN, , Esposito additionally mirrored on the Bodo expertise and his personal speedy growth.
“In Bodo it was a singular expertise, I had by no means felt that sort of chilly in a sport. It was a life expertise, however we now have already turned the web page.”
On how a lot he has modified for the reason that first assembly with Lecce, he was refreshingly grounded.
“Perhaps a month has handed, it’s not lengthy. A objective might be decisive for unlocking your self mentally, however I haven’t achieved something but and I don’t wish to settle.”
When requested about stepping up in , Esposito confirmed precisely the appropriate mindset.
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“His absence is felt whatever the consequence, he’s vastly necessary on and off the pitch as our captain and chief. However the accountability is at all times the identical: taking part in for Inter. Whether or not it’s alongside Bonny, Thuram or Lautaro, the motivation is at all times there and it’s big.”