Davide Frattesi proved he can replace the injured Nicolo Barella in Inter Milan’s Serie A win over Udinese last night.
This is what today’s print edition of the Turin newspaper Tuttosport thinks, via FCInterNews.
Inter were missing a big name before yesterday’s trip to Serie A to face Udinese.
Midfielder Barella suffered a thigh injury during the derby defeat to AC Milan last weekend. The Italian international will be out until the October international break.
The loss of a player like Barella is never easy for a team to negotiate.
Barella is a central player at all levels for Inter.
The former Cagliari midfielder offers a rare combination of physical intensity and technical quality. He is influential in the midfield battle, both in and out of possession.
At his best, Barella is the kind of player who seems to make those around him play better.
Frattesi proves he can replace injured Barella against Udinese
Yesterday was the first game of the season where Between had to do without Barella due to injury.
The 27-year-old did not start against Monza. And his absence was felt, as Inter looked a little sluggish and had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
But against Udinese yesterday, the Nerazzurri looked a lot more like themselves.
And midfielder Frattesi was at the heart of it all.
Of course, the 24-year-old’s most notable contribution was his goal. He scored before a minute had passed.
But Frattesi gave Inter much more than their goal.
The former Sassuolo midfielder’s endless running and positioning instincts were largely what allowed his side to gain a foothold in the game.
More than ever, Frattesi appears as a player capable of imitating Barella’s role in Inter’s midfield.
