Gattuso: Frattesi could be one of the best in the world at getting into the box

Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes Davide Frattesi could be one of the best players in the world at getting into the penalty area. Gattuso spoke to the media after his team lost 3-0 to Maltese side Mgarr United in a friendly during the international break.

Matteo Cancellieri, Diogo Leite and Nicolò Rovella scored in the match. Albert Gudmundsson, returning from injury, also played. Frattesi has scored four goals in Serie A this season and also scored in Italy's win over France.

Gattuso said he and Frattesi often argue. The coach said, "I talk to him a lot and I argue with him a lot. He could be one of the best in the world at getting into the box." Gattuso added that whenever Frattesi won the ball as a player, he counted those moments and saw each one as a goal.

On injuries, Gattuso said Nuno Tavares, Zaccagni and Frattesi will undergo medical checks on Monday, and that the seriousness of the results must be awaited. Saying Zaccagni has started working on the pitch, Gattuso said they are waiting a few days for the condition of Šutalo and Marušić and will make a statement once the diagnoses are clear.

Gattuso also stressed that Cancellieri needs to take the next step. The coach said the young player has talent and age on his side but needs to develop in front of goal. About Gudmundsson, Gattuso said his form is not yet complete but he has produced quality moments, and he is pleased that his injury has not flared up again.