Inter’s sporting director, Piero Ausilio, recently stated that Davide Frattesi never asked to leave the club, and tonight at the Via del Mare stadium in Lecce, that statement seemed to be confirmed. It appears that the talented midfielder not only signaled his desire to stay but also demonstrated that he deserves a much more significant role in Simone Inzaghi’s squad. The Italian international was the driving force behind Inter’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Marco Giampaolo’s team.200 – Simone Inzaghi became the manager taking less games to reach 200 wins in #SerieA history: 200 victories in 332 matches, overtaking Massimiliano Allegri (200 in 338 games). Leader.#LecceInter pic.twitter.com/gR1PwkbvIo— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) January 26, 2025 Frattesi scored in the sixth minute and later won the penalty that Mehdi Taremi converted to seal the final score in the 61st minute. Frattesi dominated in midfield alongside Piotr Zieliński and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, proving that he deserves more playing time despite the fierce competition and the fact that his presence left Nicolò Barella on the bench. Regardless, Inter showcased their strength and sent a clear message to Napoli that the title race won’t be easy, despite their impressive form.Inzaghi also made the right call with his attacking duo of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram, as both players entered the match highly motivated and demonstrated their quality on the pitch. Frattesi’s opening goal came after a brilliant bicycle kick assist from the Frenchman on the left flank, while the Argentine delivered the most spectacular moment of the match in the 37th minute. Following a well-timed interception by Zieliński, Martínez smashed the ball into the top corner of the near post. Thanks to Inter’s commanding lead, the Nerazzurri’s head coach had the luxury of resting his key players in the second half. Around the hour mark, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lautaro Martínez, and Denzel Dumfries were substituted by Bisseck, Mehdi Taremi, and Tajon Buchanan, while later on, Kristjan Asllani came on to replace Frattesi. The Nerazzurri are set to face AS Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday, followed by the highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina against AC Milan on Sunday.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 22FridayTorino – Cagliari 2-0 (1-0)/Adams 6, 61/Saturday Como – Atalanta 1-2 (1-0)/Paz 30 – Retegui 56,70/Napoli – Juventus 2-1 (0-1)/Zambo Anguissa 57, Lukaku 69 pen – Kolo Muani 43/Empoli – Bologna 1-1 (1-1)/Colombo 24 – Dominguez 44/Sunday Milan – Parma 3-2 (1-1)/Pulisic 38 pen , Reijnders 90+2, Chukwueze 90+5 – Cancellieri 25, Prato 80/Udinese – Roma 1-2 (1-0)/Lucca 38 – Pellegrini (p) 50, Dovbyk 64(p)/Lecce – Inter 0-4 (0-2)/Frattesi 6, Martinez 39, Dumfries 57, Taremi 61(p)22.45: (2.00) Lazio (3.45) Fiorentina (3.80)Monday 20.30: (2.25) Venezia (3.45) Verona (3.45)22.45: (2.20) Genoa (3.15) Monza (3.60)***odds are subject to change***
