Italy Star Criticized For ‘Pinball’ Performance In Fiorentina 3-0 Inter Milan Serie A Rout – ‘Caught Napping’ On Fiorentina Goal | OneFootball

Davide Frattesi is facing criticism for his “pinball” performance in yesterday’s Serie A clash between Fiorentina and Inter Milan.

TuttoMercatoWeb highlight the scathing reviews that the 25-year-old has received in the player ratings for the match in Italian media. Particularly, he has been under fire for failing to prevent FIorentina’s opening goal.

Midfielder Davide Frattesi got what was a relatively rare start for him at the Stadio Artemio Franchi yesterday.

The 25-year-old had been at the centre of transfer rumours all throughout the January window.

The reason for this is that Frattesi reportedly wants more playing time. He feels that he has not been given enough opportunities to play, particularly as a starter.

And Frattesi did get the chance to be in the lineup yesterday against Fiorentina.

However, it would be fair to say that the former Sassuolo midfielder did not make the most of it.

Davide Frattesi Looks Lost In Fiorentina 0-3 Inter Milan Rout

The consensus in the player ratings for the match is that Davide Frattesi simply did not offer what Nicolo Barella can in Inter’s midfield trio.

In possession, particularly, the 25-year-old was lacking. He has been described as playing “pinball” in the match – and not particularly accurately.

VENICE, ITALY – JANUARY 12: Joel Pohjanpalo of Venezia and Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between Venezia and FC Internazionale at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on January 12, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Frattesi gave the ball away far too many times. He rushed his passes, and made the Nerazzurri midfield look disjointed.

Then, defensively it was also a subpar shift from Frattesi.

Never short on energy, the Italian international nevertheless lacked the awareness to stop too many Fiorentina counterattacks.

And then, it was Frattesi who failed to react to a Luca Ranieri run from outside the penalty area as the Fiorentina defender opened the scoring in the second half.