Davide Frattesi’s Absence Sparks Questions as Inter Milan Bounce Back
When Inter Milan’s squad sheet dropped ahead of their gritty 1-0 win over Genoa, one thing stood out—Davide Frattesi was nowhere to be seen. Fans immediately wondered if coach Simone Inzaghi was sending a message or if there was something else going on. But soon after the final whistle, Inzaghi squashed the whispers: Frattesi was dealing with an injury, not on the bench because he physically couldn't go.
The timing couldn’t have been worse for the midfield dynamo. Frattesi, who transferred from Sassuolo last summer, has been pushing to establish himself as a regular starter. But his minutes have been inconsistent, feeding rumors about possible frustration, or even a summer transfer. Skipping this clash only poured more fuel on the fire around his future at Inter Milan.
Inzaghi, who looked notably relieved after securing the win, opened up about how the injury happened. He said Frattesi picked up a physical issue during a training session before the match. The coaching staff kept him under review, hoping he’d recover during the evening’s warm-ups, but it just wasn’t happening. Even in his post-match comments, Inzaghi seemed eager to highlight this was a medical decision to protect the player, not a coaching tactic.
Injury Woes and Inter’s Gritty Response
The injury bug didn’t stop with Frattesi. Just as Inter started finding their stride in the match, forward Joaquín Correa had to be taken off at halftime with a knee strain. It's been a recurring theme—this squad just can't catch a break when it comes to fitness. The relentless schedule of Serie A and the Coppa Italia is taking its toll on even the deepest teams in the league.
Despite the setbacks, Inter clawed their way to the top of the table, just days after a deflating defeat to title rivals Juventus. Lautaro Martínez, who keeps proving why he’s the main man up front, bagged the game’s only goal with a header that took a fortunate bounce off a Genoa defender. It wasn’t pretty, but those are the kind of performances championship teams grind out when the bodies are dropping and the calendar isn’t letting up.
Inzaghi was quick to point out after the match that his players are showing character in the face of adversity. He’s juggling lineups and substitutions on the fly, and has leaned on the squad’s depth. But the pressure is mounting—fans crave trophies, and everyone inside the club knows slipping up now just isn’t an option.
What about Frattesi’s near future? Inzaghi sounded optimistic about a quick turnaround. With the Coppa Italia quarterfinal against Lazio coming up, the staff hopes to see Frattesi back in action, assuming his recovery goes as planned. The reality is simple: missing more time now might push Frattesi further down the pecking order, and with rumors swirling, his focus will be on proving his worth as soon as he’s back on the pitch.
The injury list may be growing, but so is Inter’s determination to stay at the top. Fans will be watching closely, both to see if Inter can maintain their momentum and if Frattesi can shake off this setback to reclaim his spot—and maybe quiet the transfer rumors, at least for now.
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