Davide Frattesi’s Inter Milan future already in doubt?

From Newcastle to Conte’s Napoli idea: the midfielder’s future at Inter Milan may depend on Chivu’s tactical choices and the rise of Diouf

Watch out for Davide Frattesi’s future at Inter Milan: is it already in doubt again? He was close to leaving under Simone Inzaghi, then Cristian Chivu arrived and he stayed. The new coach sees him in two roles: either in midfield or behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1. “But will things really go that way, or will this season end up looking like the previous two under Inzaghi?” wonders calciomercato.com via Fcinter1908.

Here’s Pasquale Guarro’s analysis on Frattesi: “Chivu seems to have backtracked somewhat on the idea of tactically reshaping Inter Milan, and that two-man midfield project never took off. 

This was also because neither Lookman nor Koné ever arrived, players who could have allowed the former Parma coach to experiment with new solutions with fewer risks. So, Frattesi’s future may actually depend on Diouf. 

It might sound exaggerated, but it’s not far-fetched at all. For now, we have very few clues about the French midfielder’s exact role. 

In Chivu’s plans, he wants him to grow as a holding midfielder to make the most of his physicality. But this process requires time: Diouf will need to settle in and rebuild himself in that position, one he has already played in the past. 

It will be crucial to understand soon how many guarantees the ex-Lens player can provide and whether he’ll quickly prove capable of handling Inter Milan’s midfield on his own, challenging someone like Calhanoglu. The quicker Diouf delivers answers, the more chances Frattesi will have to play behind the striker.”

Between promises and reality: Frattesi’s uncertain Inter Milan role

In short, everything changes only to stay the same: Frattesi might find himself in the exact same situation as last season, regardless of Chivu’s promises — promises tied to a transfer market that never unfolded as expected.

And then there’s Newcastle. Frattesi may wonder if he was right to dismiss their offer so lightly. The English club had proposed a loan deal, which the midfielder interpreted as not particularly serious — as if they weren’t truly invested in him. They seemed to see him as a temporary solution, rather than an important player.

A few months ago, when Simone Inzaghi was still on Inter Milan’s bench, another concrete option emerged: Napoli under Antonio Conte. 

A possible swap was discussed — Giacomo Raspadori to Milan, Frattesi to Naples. But then Inzaghi left, and the matter was dropped.

Now Frattesi’s coach is Cristian Chivu, who had promised him an important role. Yet, with the transfer market turning out differently than planned, everything could once again be up for debate.”