Only Tel of Bayern Munich has been more productive coming from the bench than the Inter midfielder, who will have more and more space in the future under Inzaghi.
Left out of Inter’s starting lineup, thrown into the mix in the second half, he always makes an impact. By now, Inter fans have become accustomed to this football scenario, with Davide Frattesi often and willingly playing the role of the weapon coming off the bench. Simone Inzaghi knows it and, despite struggling to give him a starting role due to the incredible and consistent performance of the three loyal players ahead of him in the hierarchy, does not hesitate to turn to his services even when the match is balanced. After all, in the relevant European competitions, almost no one makes an impact like him coming off the bench.
THE BEST
With his goal in the 3-0 victory in the Italian Supercup against Lazio, Frattesi’s seasonal bench goals have risen to 3. He had already done it both in the derby against Milan earlier in the year and against Verona on Epiphany Day, incidentally securing three points for Inter at the 93rd minute.
The only goal as a starter was scored in the Champions League against Benfica, in the 3-3 draw at the end of November. Only 12 other players have scored at least three goals like Frattesi, with Nicolas Viola of Cagliari and Verona’s Thomas Henry being the other representatives from Serie A.
FRATTESI ALWAYS READY TO BATTLE
The only player from a top European club to outperform Frattesi is Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich with 5 goals (but he is a winger playing in the attack), while Rennes’ with Christhian Stuani from Girona, and Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
In short, the Inter player is a rarity, and those who make more impact than him are always forwards, not midfielders (Playing in Bundesliga where goals come very often). Moreover, we are talking about a player who has started from the first minute only six times so far and, as a substitute, has been able to make an impact in other ways:
For exampe against Monza, he earned the late penalty for the final 1-5, against Real Sociedad, he provided the decisive assist for the 1-1 in the Champions League debut. In short, the player would like to play more, and it is objectively a shame to see him still at a total of 905 minutes, but across the continent, it is difficult to find players so effective coming off the bench. Don’t call him a reserve, though, he is crucial part of this Inter.
