Speaking to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Andrea Zenga — sports commentator, influencer, and son of former Nerazzurri goalkeeper Walter — gave clear opinions on Pio Esposito and Inter’s priorities for the future.
On the young striker, Zenga was enthusiastic: “We have tried many players in that role: Retegui, Kean, Joao Pedro, Scamacca. But Pio has something extra. The mistake in Zenica was a sliding door moment: from that point on, he became even more of a leader in the group, even though it could have compromised his progress. He will become Italy’s top scorer.”
On Inter’s season, the analysis is positive but with some reservations: “Inter were the overwhelming favorites and ended the league by playing their best match of the season, giving great answers after the lost derby. They needed a shock after a somewhat sluggish start. It’s a team that can potentially win them all, but there was something creaking. The turning point that was needed seems to have arrived.”
Zenga then focused on the European picture: “Apart from powerhouses like Psg, Real Madrid, Barcelona who play a sport of their own, Inter lack nothing to be among the top eight. Aside from last year’s controversial elimination, the Nerazzurri have played two Champions finals recently.” He also mentioned Como and Roma as Italian teams standing out in Europe.
The goalkeeper issue is where Zenga was most critical: “It’s a problem for Chivu. The hope is that Martinez will grow and Provedel will become a top player. The squad is among the best eight in Europe and needs an adequate goalkeeper. The experiments are costing points and so far neither has convinced me. I expect a significant investment in the summer.”
The name Zenga indicated as his personal preference is Carnesecchi: “I’m a big fan of his. But Atalanta is an expensive shop…”
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