He is probably the perfect twelfth man for Inter. Davide Frattesi makes the difference when he comes off the benchwith opponents having to adapt to his game and his cuts, always very precise and punctual. The Nerazzurri have a midfield full of excellent players, from Calhanoglu to Barella, passing through Mkhitaryan and Zielinski, finally Asllani. It would not be easy to find space if it were not for the very high performance given over the last year. Then with the national team jersey he transformed, becoming a goalscorer and almost indispensable in Luciano Spalletti’s eleven.
Juventus also made moves in the summer to try to understand his situation. He could have been the Italian alternative to Koopmeiners, even with different characteristics, but interchangeable both as a mezzala and as an attacking midfielder. On the other hand, Inter’s season – but also Juventus’ – will be very long and could potentially be 69 games, plus those with the Italy shirt. Better to have alternatives to avoid formation problems.
What is certain is that the ballot with Barella, at Inter, is practically unsolvable. Also because the former Cagliari – best on the field in the match against City – certainly has no intention of abdicating from his role as a starter, considering the performances of the last few weeks. In short, Frattesi could be the perfect replacement, coming off the bench. To play from the start we will have to wait a little longer. Today Davide Frattesi turns 25.