On June 18, Italian midfielder Frattesi attended a press conference at the team’s training ground. On this occasion, he previewed the upcoming match against Spain and lavished praise on Spanish midfielder Rodri.
About the manager’s expectations for Frattesi
Frattesi: He wants me to get free from congested areas in midfield, making runs into space to have more room with the ball. The coach has the best vision and can spot when I’m not in the ideal position.
About facing Spain
Frattesi: There will be more spaces, but we want to take control. Personally, I believe Spain is stronger than Italy, so we must show our Italian spirit on the pitch. If we try to go man-to-man, it might be difficult. We need to give our all to perform at our best.
About Spain’s lower possession rate than Croatia in the first round
Frattesi: When you’re three goals ahead, you don’t focus as much on possession. This is a more modern Spain, they no longer rely on three legendary midfielders. Their style is more contemporary, I’m not sure if that’s an advantage. I think we won’t have as much possession as we did against Albania. We’ll need to put more effort into defense.
About Scamacca and Rodri
Frattesi: In the last three months, Scamacca has shown he can score at any moment; he just hasn’t found the right opportunity yet. Rodri is the best central midfielder in the world right now.
About the difference between playing for Inter Milan and the national team
Frattesi: “I think there’s a big difference defensively, when we have to defend, my position drops back. Then, there’s the role I play at Inter, where we have one striker in the national team, but two wingers who can draw defenders away.”
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