During the Italian national team's training camp in Coverciano, midfielder D. Frattesi held a press conference. This is the second part of the press conference.

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Hello, you and some other players have welcomed Mancini back. Everyone said that when he left, everyone was sad and the fans were very disappointed. But ultimately, as players, given that he developed and opened doors for you, how did you feel about the situation?

I'm very happy about his return, and I think the whole team feels the same way. Actually, I'm certain of it because we've talked. The truth is that these aren't questions we as players should get involved in, and I don't think he should be blamed, because people always gossip in life, but I'd like to see how many others wouldn't make the same choice if they were in his position. So gossip means nothing to me, and we're all incredibly happy that he's back with us.

Davide, hello. You have four very difficult matches ahead, with the first at the Stadio Olimpico. I'd like to ask you: does this second debut, marking Mancini's "second cycle" at the Olimpico, hold special significance for you? How is your preparation going?

Yes, returning to the Stadio Olimpico is always wonderful, and it's even better to see friends and family there, right? The preparation process is pretty standard: ball control drills, defensive phases, and today we'll work on set-piece tactics. So pre-match preparation is quite routine and well-structured, and we're ready.

Hello, Davide, good to see you again. I'd like to ask you about Gattuso at both the national team and Lazio, because he continued to trust you even when you weren't in top form. In that match in Zenica, he even brought you on as a substitute believing you'd score, but my question is: how many goals do you need to score to repay him, since he then brought you to Lazio? That was a goal worthy of a World Cup, so how many goals do you need for Lazio to repay him? And overall, he mentioned a few days ago that players at a certain age need to take responsibility. I assume that's something he told you before the transfer was completed—how important are these ideas he's passed on to you?

Ha-ha, no, no, what we discussed on the phone last summer wasn't quite so polite, but let's skip that for now... But it was definitely in his unique way of expressing himself.

As for that goal, unfortunately even if I score 20 goals this season, it will still be an open wound that needs time to heal; that's the truth. We never really talk about it; we always only talk about Lazio, because we both know it's a pretty heavy subject for both of us, so we never bring it up. Besides, as I've already said, the truth about my choice to join Lazio is: first, I wanted to go back there; second, because he was there, and he played a decisive role in my decision. No, I won't predict how many goals I'll score because saying that will jinx it.

Davide, hello. Did you feel like you should have stayed at Inter for another year? Did you ever tell yourself: "Maybe I should have been more decisive and left last summer"?

No, I mean, at that time I had just come through a year under Inzaghi with huge emotional highs and lows and passion, right? I scored many important goals, like the one in the Champions League quarterfinal and the one in the semifinal against Barcelona. Later, Coach Inzaghi continued with us, and we communicated and spoke before my surgery. What he told me convinced me not to force my exit.

Besides, I really liked the atmosphere there at the time, and I felt very comfortable. Of course, in hindsight it seems that way, but it's always too easy to be wise after the fact; ultimately, things just unfolded as they did. I repeat, this is also part of a player's career; sometimes you do go through poor or unsatisfactory years.

Hello, first of all, happy belated birthday!

Thanks.

One more question I'd like to ask: what Belgium do you expect to face? Two years ago we dominated for at least 45 minutes before Lorenzo Pellegrini got sent off, so I'd like to know what kind of opponent you expect. Also, since you mentioned young players, what's your impression of Romano? Although you've only trained with him briefly, he's a closely watched player, and I'd like to know what impression he's made on you?

Honestly, Belgium has a new coach now, and with Van Bommel we're not entirely sure what to expect, but we've watched some Antwerp match footage. It's a strong, high-pressing style with players constantly moving and running, so it will definitely be a difficult and open match, but we can't wait to play.

As for Romano, from what I saw yesterday, I suddenly got the impression that he's a bit like Matić. I don't know if I'm talking nonsense, but seeing his movements and his left-foot technique, I really do think he reminds me of Matić. He's a very good and grounded young man, and I believe he'll also be very useful for us.

Hello, Davide. The last time we said goodbye at Formello, you told us that after the first few matches, you were nearly carried off the field on a stretcher. I'd like to know about your current physical and competitive condition? I saw a statistic that you haven't been left out of the starting lineup for four consecutive matches in 3 years and 4 months. I'm not sure if you're aware of that, and given the busy schedule ahead, how are you feeling?

No, no, I'm fine now. I'm starting to feel good again throughout all 90 minutes. Of course, as you said, since I haven't played regularly for a while, now that I'm back on the pitch, I always want to do a hundred things, so I might tire more quickly. But that's part of adapting to the rhythm of the game, right? Overall, everything's pretty good; I feel great and ready for these next four matches.

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