Frattesi Talks About Lazio's Unexpected Rise and Gattuso

Lazio are level with Inter on 25 points after the first nine Serie A matches. At the center of this unexpected start is Davide Frattesi. The player spoke about the team's rise at a press conference held at the Coverciano facilities of the Italian national team in Florence.

Frattesi said there was not much excitement in the squad at the start of the season. In mid-August, they had been knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Serie B side Mantova, and conditions were not ideal. For this reason, he said he had not expected such a strong start.

Stressing that the team had built a good group, Frattesi said they had recovered from their disappointments more quickly. That Lazio have collected 13 points from five matches, level with Inter and Roma, is surprising to many people. Frattesi, with three goals, is also one of the team's standout names.

Responding to the question about the title with a smile, Frattesi suggested it be put to his friends at Inter and Roma. The reunion with former national team coach Gennaro Gattuso at the Stadio Olimpico is also drawing attention. Frattesi said Gattuso played an important role in his summer transfer and that his confidence in him had never diminished.

One topic not discussed between the two is Italy's failure in the World Cup qualifying process. On this, Frattesi said he could score 20 goals this season, but the wound is still bleeding and it will take time to heal.