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Haaland Unsure of Young Opponent Esposito Ahead of Italy Clash
16 Nov
Summary
- Erling Haaland admits he doesn't know much about rising Inter talent Francesco Pio Esposito
- Haaland respects Esposito's quality as an Italy and Inter player
- Haaland open to playing in Serie A in the future
As Norway prepares to face Italy in a decisive World Cup qualifier on November 16, 2025, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has opened up about his upcoming opponent, Inter's rising talent Francesco Pio Esposito.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Haaland admitted he doesn't yet know much about the young Italian player. However, the Norwegian star still showed respect for Esposito's abilities, saying "when you play for Italy, you must have quality. And you need that same quality when you play for Inter, that's how it is."
Haaland, who has been in prolific form for both club and country, was also asked about the possibility of one day playing in Serie A himself. The 25-year-old responded, "I like this country. I've played some good games here. You never know what can happen in the future. I'm in a good place in my life right now, but you can never say never."
As the two teams gear up for the crucial match at San Siro, Esposito will be looking to earn another cap for Italy and potentially score his first goal at the iconic stadium. Meanwhile, Haaland will aim to extend his impressive scoring run and help Norway secure a spot in the World Cup play-offs.
