Inter Milan & Croatia Midfielder Favored Over Italy Star Despite One Minor Shortcoming | OneFootball

Inter Milan marquee summer signing Petar Sucic has quickly leapfrogged long-serving midfielder Davide Frattesi in the pecking order.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 21-year-old has already become a key component of Cristian Chivu’s midfield plans.

Despite only recently joining the club, Petar Sucic is already making waves in Serie A.

Indeed, the prodigious playmaker has made two assists in his first four matches in Italy’s top flight.

Therefore, he has overtaken several more experienced clubmates in the hierarchy.

Petar Sucic Favored Over Davide Frattesi at Inter Milan

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale looks on before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 10, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella having guaranteed starting berths, there’s one more slot in the midfield.

Though Henrikh Mkhitaryan often occupied that position last term, the situation has changed upon Sucic’s arrival.

Indeed, the youngster has taken the Armenian’s place at the start of Chivu’s regime.

Meanwhile, Frattesi continues to struggle.

Despite Chivu’s pre-season promise, he remains a marginal figure at San Siro.

As a result, there’s a chance for the former Sassuolo star to leave the club at the end of the season.