Headline: Gattuso Praises Frattesi’s Potential and Updates on Lazio Injuries
Lazio’s head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, has expressed confidence in Davide Frattesi’s ability to evolve into one of the world’s premier midfielders adept at making key attacking runs into the box. This statement comes as Lazio prepares to conduct medical scans on several important players.
In a recent interview following Lazio’s 3-0 friendly victory over Maltese team Mgarr United during the international break, Gattuso commented on Frattesi’s impressive performance this season. The friendly saw goals from Matteo Cancellieri, Diogo Leite, and Nicolò Rovella, along with Albert Gudmundsson’s return from injury.
Gattuso provided an update on the squad’s injury situation, noting, “Nuno Tavares, Zaccagni, and Frattesi will have scans on Monday, and we’ll have to wait to see how serious it is. That’s why we’re holding off. Zaccagni is already doing some work on the pitch.” He added that further assessments would be made for Šutalo and Marušić in a few days, with a statement to follow.
Frattesi has already netted four Serie A goals this season, contributing significantly to Lazio’s leading position in the league. Gattuso acknowledged that he often challenges Frattesi but values his contributions: “I talk to Frattesi and clash with him a lot. He can become one of the best in the world at attacking the box… He’s fundamental, but the difference we’re making is in attacking the line, and it isn’t only him.”
The coach also emphasized the need for Cancellieri to elevate his performance, stating, “He needs to flick a switch. I spoke to him yesterday. He has the age and the potential, but he needs to improve in front of goal.”
Regarding Gudmundsson’s return, Gattuso expressed contentment, noting, “He’s not at his sharpest, but he produces great moments of quality. We’re grateful he hasn’t had a relapse.”
