Esposito impresses Upamecano ahead of Italy-France Nations League clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Francesco Pio Esposito has drawn admiration from France's Dayot Upamecano ahead of their Nations League match in Milan on Thursday at 19:45 GMT. Upamecano noted that marking Esposito is challenging, though he plans to stick to his tactical approach. France currently leads their group with 10 points, while Italy follows with 7. Both teams are seeking crucial points as they near the conclusion of the group stage, with Italy set to face Belgium on Sunday.
- •Match kicks off at San Siro on Thursday.
- •France leads the Nations League group with 10 points.
- •Italy trails with 7 points ahead of facing Belgium.
- •Upamecano highlights Esposito's physicality and challenge.
- •France seeks to replicate training performance against Italy.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Pio Esposito impressed Upamecano ahead of Italy vs. France
"France international Dayot Upamecano is impressed by Italy striker Francesco Pio Esposito, noting it is ‘not easy to mark him,’ but won’t change his style for this Nations League clash.It kicks ...
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