Frattesi Talks About Childhood, Injury, and His New Team

Italian international midfielder Davide Frattesi has given an interview reflecting on his childhood, his difficult period at Inter Milan, and his current experience at Lazio, the club he joined this season.

Speaking about his early years, Frattesi recalled that his father used to take him to the Tevere, the river that flows through Rome, highlighting a personal and emotional link to the Italian capital, where Lazio is based.

On his time at Inter Milan, Frattesi said he had been penalised by an injury, suggesting that a physical setback limited his performances and opportunities at the club before his move.

He described his arrival at Lazio as the fulfilment of a dream that had developed 'from far away', implying that his desire to play for the club had existed long before the transfer became reality.

Frattesi also praised Lazio's coach, Gennaro Gattuso, saying he would 'go to war' for him — an expression conveying strong loyalty and confidence in the manager's leadership.

According to reports, Frattesi's performances have been compared to gold, with commentators saying he has brought morale and belief to a Lazio squad that had appeared low in confidence, or 'depressed', in recent times. Morale refers to the overall confidence and spirit of a group.

In a separate development mentioned alongside the Frattesi interview, AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has bid farewell to the club, reflecting publicly on whether his time there had been a positive one, though further details of his departure were not specified in the report.

The comments from Frattesi come at a time when Lazio appear to be building momentum, with the midfielder positioned as a key figure in the team's recent revival.