Inter Milan Star Blasted For Hapless Performance In Norway 3-0 Italy FIFA World Cup Qualifying Loss | OneFootball

Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi has come in for criticism for his ineffectual performance as Italy lost 3-0 to Norway yesterday.

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, give the 25-year-old’s performance in the World Cup qualifier a negative review.

Italy got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to the worst possible start.

The Azzurri were down 3-0 against Norway at halftime. This was the scoreline that the match ended with.

Yesterday’s result has immediately led to doubts about the future of Luciano Spalletti as Italy coach.

And worse than that, the doubts are immediately creeping in as to whether Italy could miss a third straight World Cup.

Davide Frattesi Blasted For Poor Display In Norway 3-0 Italy Loss

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 30: Meanwhile, Davide Frattesi. of FC Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo is therefore by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi did not start for Italy in yesterday’s chastening loss.

Rather, Azzurri coach threw the 25-year-old on at halftime. He replaced Nicolo Rovella in midfield.

The hope seemed to be that Frattesi would give some much-needed energy and intensity in midfield.

However, the Gazzetta argue, Frattesi had little impact. He struggled against Norway midfielder Sander Berge, who continued to control the match, and won his duels against Frattesi.

Frattesi may not have been on the pitch for the three goals that Italy conceded. However, there were no improvements in the second half, as the former Sassuolo midfielder’s display was a real damp squib.