Frattesi-Gattuso clash: the tension explodes in the blue house
The new era of the Italian national team under the guidance of Gennaro Gattuso has not started in the best way. A few days after the friendly preparation for official commitments, a media case broke out which risks destabilizing the environment: Davide Frattesi, Inter midfielder, has publicly attacked the new technical commissioner with very hard words.
In a post-training interview that quickly made the tour of the Italian media, Frattesi showed off:
“Gattuso is a mediocre coach. He has already failed to Milan, he has not done better at Marseille and now, in my opinion, he will end the same with the national team. His tactical and training decisions are incomprehensible.”
A statement that has left many insiders astonished, especially for the frankness with which the midfielder exposed his opinions, without any diplomatic filter. According to sources inside the locker room, Frattese would have been disappointed to have been excluded from the eleven owner in some tactical sessions and for the lack of dialogue with the Calabrian technician.
Gattuso, known for his temperament, replied during the pre-match press conference:
“I’m not here for all to everyone. I’m here to build a winning team. Those who speak outside the field, prove they don’t understand what it means to wear the blue shirt.”
A phrase that seems direct to Frattesi, but that the coach preferred not to comment further.
According to reports from some sources close to the FIGC, the climate in the national retreat would have become heavy. Some players would have expressed discomfort for the tension between technical staff and footballers, while others would have tried to do mediators to prevent the situation from further degenerating.
On social media, the blue fans have divided. There are those who defend Frattesi, praising courage and sincerity, and who instead supports Gattuso, asking respect for the coach and the group. The hashtag #fretteSivsgattuso has become viral in a few hours, with thousands of comments from Italian users and beyond.
It remains to be understood if Frattesi will be sanctioned or excluded from the next calls, or if there will be a clarifying confrontation between the player and the technical commissioner. In any case, this episode represents a turbulent beginning for the adventure of Gattuso at the helm of the national team.
Italy is expected from decisive challenges in the coming months, and such a climate risks compromising the unit of the group. The hope of the fans is that you can soon turn the page and return to speak only of football played.
