Pio Esposito: The deepest impression of the national team is Balotelli s goal against Germany

Hupu September 2nd: The Italian national team is about to usher in the World Cup qualifiers in September, and young forward Francesco Pio Esposito attended the press conference.

How do you, who is only 20 years old this year, digest all these emotions?

"It is true that everything happened very quickly. I am very happy to have my first national team call here, I am so excited. As for the debut at Inter Milan... I need to maintain a great balance on the psychological level: it is a very positive moment, but everything can change rapidly in football, so it needs to be balanced."

As a striker, you have to "squeeze the position" between Touram and Lautaro.

"This is not a squeeze of positions, but a desire to keep learning from them because they are one of the strongest forwards at the moment. For me, this is an opportunity."

What do you want to "steal" from Lautaro and Toulam?

"From Lautaro, he feels hunger and ruthless. He does everything 100% of his strength, even in training; from Marcus, he is a simple way to do things, and his ability to be more relaxed and easy."

Why do young people be launched earlier in foreign countries?

"It is indeed an objective fact, especially in recent times, foreign countries have indeed launched young people earlier. I can't explain why, but it is an objective fact."

Lavanelli said that you impressed him, you have similar traits to him and Mandzukic...

"I have read his comments, and I am very proud that he can see a little shadow in me, especially the fighting spirit he mentioned, just like Mandzukic - I am the kind of striker who uses his body to cause trouble for his opponents."

You are a generation who has hardly seen Italy play in the World Cup.

"I have been feeling uncomfortable since I was a child, but this makes us more eager to do our best for this jersey."

What did your brother Salvatore (who has been selected for the national team) say to you? Why didn't you participate in the U21 European Cup?

"He always told me to enjoy the things I experienced and not to think too much. I have not missed any game during my two years together, but at the best moment I had to leave because of Spezia's injury to Cremonese. I was sad, but at least I left at my best."

Will you brothers compare with each other?

"When we have the opportunity to get together, we try to talk less about football. We met Sebastiano in the Club World Cup this summer, where we had communicated as much as possible."

Do you hope to make your national team debut? Are you ready?

"The coach is right. If you don't try, you won't know if you are ready. We are here to do our best."

There are a lot of transfer rumors about you this summer... Are you happy to stay in the team?

"I was on transfer rumors all summer, but I never doubted staying at Inter. I never thought of going anywhere else. Inter was my dream come true, and the coach wanted me to stay. I never doubted."

Why do you think you were called?

"I think Gattuso calls me out because of my physical characteristics." Which player in the

team is your role model?

"The player I have always liked is of course Skamaca. He is an ideal striker, comprehensive, and the type I have always admired."

What is the most impressive national team memory in your mind?

"I remember Italy's goal against Germany 2-0. That game was a few days before my birthday. I watched it at a friend's house. It was a historic moment of celebration."

What was your first impression here?

"The impression is very positive. The coach passed on all his energy and desire to win to us. We must try our best to play well and advance smoothly."