Pisa 0-2 Inter Milan – Super Subs: Poland & Italy Stars Make Impact Off The Bench

Piotr Zielinski and Francesco Pio Esposito made a decisive impact after coming off the bench in Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over Pisa.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri duo turned the game around in the second half.

Inter’s first-half performance at the Arena Garibaldi left Cristian Chivu frustrated.

Therefore, the 45-year-old made his first change at the start of the second half, bringing on Zielinski in place of Petar Sucic.

Furthermore, that substitution changed the course of the match.

Zielinski & Esposito Outstanding Off the Bench in Pisa 0-2 Inter Milan Win

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale celebrates with Lautaro Martinez after scoring his team’s first goal from a penalty kick during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite failing to score or assist, Zielinski had his hand in Inter’s opening goal.

Indeed, his defense-splitting pass released Pio Esposito behind enemy lines, allowing the Italian to tee up Lautaro Martinez for the opener.

It was the 20-year-old’s first-ever assist in Serie A.

Moreover, Esposito’s career milestone set the tone for Inter’s hard-earned victory over the Serie A minnows.

Unlike Marcus Thuram, whose showing failed to impress, Esposito gave Pisa defenders a run for their money.