Pio Esposito: Inter reaction ‘wasn’t a given’, goals are ‘like oxygen’

Pio Esposito: Inter reaction ‘wasn’t a given’, goals are ‘like oxygen’ Francesco Pio Esposito is delighted with Inter’s 3-0 win over Feyenoord, in which he scored for the first time since September 14: ‘Goals are like oxygen.’ The Italian striker scored the second goal of the night for the Nerazzurri, who beat Feyenoord on the road 3-0 on Tuesday. Pio Esposito: ‘Goals are like oxygen’ for a striker BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 17: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano has a shot saved by Lukasz Skorupski of Bologna FC 1909 during the Serie A match between Bologna FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on October 17, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Cristian Chivu’s men quickly bounced back after a 3-1 derby defeat against Milan in Serie A just a few days earlier. “It wasn’t a given. We were good at having that reaction against a tough opponent,” Pio told Sky Sport. “We were good at stepping onto the pitch with the right approach and taking the game where we wanted. “Surely, we analyse defeats. We did, and I’m happy we put words into action.” MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Inter have six points in four Champions League games; do they feel they can still finish in the top eight? “It’s still very long. We must focus on one game at a time, thinking that we can play on par with everyone until the end,” Pio Esposito said. His goal against Feyenoord was his first at club level since September 14. “Surely, a goal is like oxygen for a striker, but I try to put the work for the team ahead of everything else and I’m happy to have ended my drought,” he concluded.