Chivu Coy On Future Of Francesco Pio Esposito At Inter Milan: ‘I Use The Players I Have Available'
Chivu Coy On Future Of Francesco Pio Esposito At Inter Milan: 'I Use The Players I Have Available'
Cristian Chivu is staying tight-lipped regarding the future of striker Francesco Pio Esposito at Inter Milan.
The Nerazzurri coach spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews, after the teenage striker's heroics in a 2-0 Club World Cup group stage win over River Plate.
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The 19-year-old was in the Nerazzurri starting eleven for their final group stage match at the FIFA Club World Cup. They took on Argentine giants River Plate in a decisive encounter.
And it would be fair to say that Pio Esposito had an impact.
The young striker was a key player in attack for Inter. His physical presence and holdup play were an important route up the pitch for the Nerazzurri throughout the match.
Cristian Chivu Coy On Future Of Francesco Pio Esposito At Inter Milan
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)
Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu commented that he is 'very happy' for Pio Esposito after the match.
'He was up to the task in a serious match,' the coach continued.
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'It wasn't easy, either physically or in terms of nerves,' Chivu said.
'But he, as with his teammates, played a great match.'
But as far as whether a performance like this means that Pio Esposito will be staying at Inter, Chivu said that 'I never look too far into the future.'
'I look at the players I have available,' said the Nerazzurri coach.
'And I try to find a solution by giving everyone a chance to feel important and a part of the project. To find the energy, ambition, and character despite some difficulties, to always be a part of the team and the group.'
Chivu stated that 'I asked Pio, as well as the players with more experience, to give their best.'
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'Then, we'll see what happens in the future when this competition ends,' the Inter coach noted.
'But right now, we're thinking about what we have to do here. Because it's a real, important competition that we want to make the most of.'
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