Italy Star Likely To Miss Inter Milan Vs RB Leipzig Champions League Clash | OneFootball

Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi will likely sit out tonight’s UEFA Champions League encounter against RB Leipzig.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, a minor ankle injury will probably render him unavailable for selection.

Following a decent maiden season at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Davide Frattesi has blossomed this year.

Indeed, he has finally established himself as a permanent first-team fixture in Simone Inzaghi’s set-up.

Known for his goalscoring abilities, Frattesi has tallied three goals across 16 competitive appearances for Inter this term.

However, he has only made two starts in Inter’s four Champions League matches in 2024/25.

Frattesi came on as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 5-0 demolition of Hellas Verona in Serie A.

Therefore, many expected him to return to the starting line-up against Leipzig.

Unfortunately, a minor fitness problem will likely keep him on the sidelines.

Davide Frattesi Likely to Miss Inter Milan vs RB Leipzig Champions League Meeting

Considering he has all other midfield alternatives fit and firing, Inzaghi doesn’t want to risk Frattesi.

With Inter heading to Tuscany to meet Fiorentina on Sunday, he wants his talismanic midfielder 100% fit for the weekend.

Meanwhile, Frattesi’s absence means Piotr Zielinski could regain his place in Inzaghi’s XI.

Despite his limited playing time in Serie A, the 30-year-old has been regular in Europe.

Indeed, the ex-Napoli star has started all four of Inter’s Champions League fixtures this season.

In addition to Zielinski, Inzaghi can again call upon the services of Hakan Calhanoglu.

After recovering from a muscle issue, the Turkish playmaker will dislodge Kristjan Asllani, who started at the Bentegodi.

Finally, Nicolo Barella will complement the midfield trio.

However, Inzaghi will likely make further changes to the team that netted five first-half goals against Verona.

Marcus Thuram, who bagged a brace, will probably surrender his place to Lautaro Martinez.

Despite racking up a goal and two assists on Saturday, Joaquin Correa will make way for Mehdi Taremi.