Altobelli: Esposito must make the final leap forward
The former Inter star praises the Nerazzurri's striker but advises him to reduce defensive efforts and focus on offensive output.
Alessandro Altobelli offered a clear assessment of Pio Esposito's qualities in his interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. The Inter striker possesses the hallmarks of a true center forward: clinical finishing in the box and the ability to contribute defensively. Yet it is precisely this last aspect that draws Altobelli's critical eye: too often Esposito drops deep to provide cover, squandering energy that could be directed toward a striker's primary duty.
According to the former forward, the young player has everything needed to take that definitive step forward. His presence in the national team stands as the clearest evidence: he has become a reliable and established option in Italy's plans. Coming from a footballing family has taught him professional rigor, and despite his age he has already shown he understands how to improve. The challenge of the season remains transforming technical qualities into more decisive output in front of goal: ultimately, Altobelli reiterates, strikers are judged by the goals they score.