Zanotti praises Chivu and Pio Esposito: “He is a phenomenon”

Mattia Zanotti has spoken again about Inter in an interview published on November 11. The full-back focused on Cristian Chivu and Pio Esposito, two figures connected with the Nerazzurri pathway, highlighting the coach’s ability to guide high-level players and the young striker’s prospects.

Zanotti’s assessment of Chivu was especially positive. He described him as “incredible in managing champions”, praising his ability to handle relationships within the group. His words for Esposito were equally emphatic, with the striker labelled a “phenomenon”. According to the former Nerazzurro, Esposito has a very long journey ahead of him at the highest level. The comment reflects the growing esteem surrounding the centre-forward and the work carried out in Inter’s youth system.

The interview comes after Inter’s 2-0 win over Como on November 8 and the convincing 3-0 victory away to Feyenoord on November 3. Before those results, the Nerazzurri had lost the derby 3-1 to Milan. Chivu’s team will return to action on Sunday, November 22, at 20:45, away to Atalanta in Serie A, offering another test of the side’s consistency.