Frattesi spoke about his current form, his experience at Inter Milan, and Gattuso's influence on his move to Lazio during an Italian national team press conference.

Speaking about the changes at the start of the season, Frattesi said: "It all started last year, when I couldn't find consistency, which is normal because I wasn't in good form. That year was difficult for me, but then, when you regain confidence, you can give everything again. I'm happy I've started like this and happy to be here in these conditions."

When asked if he was as happy as he had been at Sassuolo, Frattesi responded: "They're two different types of happiness. During my three years at Inter Milan, I experienced many unrepeatable emotions, many ups and downs. The first year went well, then there were ups and downs, very low moments and very high moments. When you arrive somewhere, you only feel truly comfortable when you're playing, and that's the truth. Now I'm very happy because I've rediscovered the joy of playing, which I was missing at Inter last year. Those were different phases, but now I've recovered that childlike happiness."

Regarding his relationship with Gattuso, Frattesi stated: "At the national team, I shouldn't have had the opportunity to play because I wasn't playing at Inter either. But Gattuso called me many times during the summer and stuck with me; we quickly reached an agreement. There are many young players in this new squad, and the team is developing very good things. We need to help the new players integrate quickly; they will help us a lot."

Speaking about Mancini, Frattesi said: "I've rediscovered the Mancini we once knew. We're not looking at next week, but at the long-term future. It's fine if we make mistakes; what matters is getting used to each other because when matches get tough, we can only improve by making mistakes. The new players will also help us a lot, but we need to look long-term, not just at next week."

When asked about the young players who impressed him, Frattesi responded: "They're all very good; I still don't know them very well. I like Ignacio; he's young but has ability and personality."

Regarding Mancini's return to the national team, Frattesi commented: "The whole team and I are happy he's back, and we don't care about anything else. People from outside will say many things, but I want to see how many wouldn't do what he did."

Speaking about Italy's next match at the Stadio Olimpico, Frattesi said: "It's always nice to return to the Olimpico, and it's great to have family and friends there. Preparation remains the same: possession and defensive phases; today we'll work on set pieces."

When asked about Gattuso's influence on his transfer to Lazio, Frattesi stated: "The conversations we had during the summer weren't exactly pleasant, but let's set that aside for now. He motivated me in his own way. Even if I score 20 goals, the wound of Zenica keeps bleeding and needs time, so we never talked about that. We only talked about Lazio because this issue weighs heavily on both of us. I went to Lazio because I wanted to return, and also because he was there; he played a crucial role in my decision."

When asked how many goals he wanted to score, Frattesi responded: "I won't say; saying it brings bad luck."

Regarding whether he should have left Inter Milan earlier, Frattesi said: "I don't think so. I simply went through a season trained by Inzaghi, with many emotions and important goals like the Champions League goal against Barcelona. Then Chivu came, we talked, and he said some things that made me believe I didn't need to force a move because I really loved that environment at that time. Of course, it's easy to say that in hindsight, but I don't think I left too late."

Speaking about Belgium, Frattesi commented: "They've changed coach; with Van Bommel, we don't know exactly what to expect. They press very aggressively and their players run a lot, so it will be a difficult and open match."

Regarding Alessandro Romano, Frattesi said: "I only saw a clip yesterday, and I think he's a bit like Matić; his movements are very similar. For me, he's a good guy, very calm, and will help us a lot."

Speaking about his physical condition, Frattesi stated: "It's very good now; I'm starting to maintain a good level for 90 minutes. Since I'm playing now, I always want to do 100 more things, but that's part of the process. Overall, I feel good and I'm ready for these matches."

When asked if he missed Lazio's fans, Frattesi responded: "Those are two separate things. Even though the national team has gone through some recent turbulence, there has always been support, and even from the youth academy, there's a great atmosphere. As a player, do I miss a full Olimpico? I can also enjoy away supporters, which is fine too."

Speaking about the gap between Italy and top teams, Frattesi said: "I haven't watched a single match. But the gap definitely exists. I think about France; they could probably win the World Cup even with their third team. But on the pitch, the gap narrows, and that's a matter of opportunity. On paper, the gap exists, especially in terms of pace. Now other teams run twice as fast as we do; that's how it is."

Regarding Lazio's start to the season and title chances, Frattesi commented: "Honestly, I didn't expect this. We started in low spirits after Mantova; the beginning wasn't ideal. What I like is that the team has built a very good group, which is crucial because you can digest disappointment better and recharge faster. As for the title race, ask the Inter and Roma players."

Speaking about the lower number of Juventus and Milan players in the national team, Frattesi said: "You just have to look at Serie A's starting lineups. Juventus only had Vicario as an Italian player against Sassuolo, and Milan had Cissé when they faced us. If these young players don't play, how can they get into the national team? This is a problem, after all; we also don't have many young players in foreign leagues. This is a topic that should be discussed more, but it's not up to me to decide."

Traducido por IA.

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