Inter Milan 2-1 Kairat Almaty – Italy Midfielder Flops Big Time In The Champions League | OneFootball

Davide Frattesi failed to shine in a rare start this season as Inter Milan squeaked past Kairat Almaty last night.

According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 26-year-old performed below expectations in his second European start this term.

Despite pulling off a crucial 2-1 victory at San Siro, it was not an idyllic night for the Nerazzurri by any means.

Indeed, Carlos Augusto grabbed a stunning winner to save the day.

Meanwhile, Lautaro Martinez netted his 15th Champions League goal of 2025 to open the scoring.

However, the overall performance was underwhelming.

Frattesi Struggles in Inter Milan 2-1 Kairat Almaty Win

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 19: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale reactsduring the Coppa Italia, Round of 16 match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Cristian Chivu deciding to rest Hakan Calhanoglu, space opened for Frattesi to return to the starting XI.

Yet, the former Sassuolo midfielder failed to seize the opportunity.

Indeed, he seemed up the creek without a paddle all night, often lacking his usual sharpness and clinical instincts.

Moreover, he thought he had drawn a penalty for Inter, only for referee Luis Godinho to wave ‘play on.’

Overall, it was not a memorable night for the Italian ace.