Leicester know what is on the line - Parling — and more

Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling says being two wins away from claiming the first piece of silverware this season is all the motivation his players need for their Prem Cup semi-final.

ISAAN KHAN: His comments on Arsenal time-wasting around corners had sparked further tensions amid the debate around their reliance on set-pieces.

Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito could make his inaugural Derby della Madonnina start when the Nerazzurri take on AC Milan on Sunday.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old is no stranger to scoring against the Rossoneri, though he has yet to do so at senior level.

With ten points separating the sides ahead of Sunday’s kickoff, Inter could land a knockout blow on Milan’s Scudetto hopes this weekend.

However, the Nerazzurri will have to achieve that without Lautaro Martinez, who remains in the pits with a calf injury.

Inter Milan Ace Pio Esposito Set to Make First Derby Start vs AC Milan

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Lautaro’s absence leaves a significant hole in Inter’s attack, handing Pio Esposito a golden opportunity to shine on the grandest stage.

Indeed, the Italian prodigy is likely to get the nod in attack ahead of French star Ange-Yoan Bonny, who has just recovered from injury.

Esposito has been in far better form than Marcus Thuram lately, and he will shoulder the burden of expectations on Sunday.

However, if there’s anyone capable of scoring against the Rossoneri, it’s Esposito, who had frequently found the net against them at youth level.

Bad news for the Bavarians.

After a perfect week and the victory in the Klassiker, Vincent Kompany will have to deal with some bad news for tomorrow night's match.

This Thursday at a press conference, the Belgian coach announced that Harry Kane will be unavailable for the championship match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

"𝙄𝙩𝙤, 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨, and 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙚 are unavailable. Harry received a blow to the calf and is not yet recovered. It's just a knock, nothing serious for the moment, but he might miss a day before he can join us," he explained.

However, on a positive note, Vincent Kompany also announced the return of Manuel Neuer in goal, who had been injured for several matches.

It remains to be seen whether the English striker will be fit for the Champions League round of 16 between Bayern and Atalanta Bergamo.

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