Inter is preparing for its league debut against Monza with an almost unprecedented attacking duo. Esposito and Bonny are expected to form the starting offensive tandem on the first matchday, a choice dictated by current needs. Thuram and Lautaro, according to what Chivu has indicated, should not be in a condition to start from the first minute.
There are still two weeks to go before the debut, a precious time for the two young forwards – who together are just 43 years old – to refine their understanding on the pitch. According to Corriere dello Sport, Chivu expects further progress from Pio Esposito and Bonny at a time when offensive options are more limited than usual. In the next two friendlies, it is very likely that they will be the ones to form the attacking pair from the first minute.
Although they shared only 403 minutes on the pitch together last season, there is already a significant technical connection between the two. The former Spezia player owes his first Champions goal to the former Parma player, which came from an assist by the Frenchman in the four-goal win over Union Saint-Gilloise last October.
Bonny, for his part, aims to get more playing time and consistency, as well as to increase his goal tally. After the match against Milan, he had hinted at his desire to play more regularly.
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