Ajax 0-2 Inter Milan: Italy Prodigy Impresses Italian Press, Veteran Goalkeeper Shines Again

Francesco Pio Esposito led the attack while Yann Sommer shone in goal as Inter Milan saw Ajax off 2-0 at the start of the new Champions League season.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old impressed despite failing to get on the scoresheet.

With back pain nailing Lautaro Martinez to the sidelines, Cristian Chivu opted for Esposito to partner up with Marcus Thuram.

Though the Frenchman shouldered the scoring burden last night, the prodigious striker held up his end of the bargain.

Indeed, Esposito did well in possession and showed great spirit off the ball.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Esposito is a star in the making, as evidenced by his performance on his Champions League debut.

Meanwhile, Yann Sommer is an experienced European campaigner.

However, the veteran goalkeeper needed a reassuring performance after a terrible showing against Juventus.

Faced with harsh criticism, Sommer did what he does best. He bailed Inter out of a troubled situation.

Indeed, his crucial save to thwart Mika Godts at 0-0 set the tone for Inter’s triumph.

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