In a surprising summer move, Marcelo Brozović sold Simone Inzaghis Inter for Al Nassr in the rising Saudi Pro League for €18 million.
He was one of the most fundamental pieces of Inters midfield puzzle, and as it goes, this move could have created a significant impact on the Italian side for next season.
Yet, Inters scouting team seemed to be proactive and alert by signing one of the most promising Italian midfielders on loan with a mandatory buy option: Davide Frattesi.
Currently under contract with Sassuolo, the Italian is gradually drawing attention due to his consistent performance for his club and the national team.
In fact, Italys head coach Roberto Mancini placed Frattesi in the initial line-up for the last two games of the UEFA Nations League Finals, and he delivered impressive performances.
Brozovićs departure left a big void in the deep midfield position, but in signing Frattesi, Inter have seemingly opted to reinforce their squad with a much different profile.
In this tactical analysis, well initially compare the Croatian and Frattesi to understand what we should expect from the Italian playing in Brozovićs place in Inters midfield.
Then, well discuss Inters tactics, particularly the pivots role.
Finally, well investigate any internal or external alternatives for that particular spot in the squad.
Davide Frattesi vs Marcelo Brozović
Contrary to some reports — and although Marcelo Brozović and Davide Frattesi do match up relatively similarly in some areas — they are different players with different attributes who act in slightly different positions on the field.
One of the most notable differences between the two midfielders respective displays last season is in the passing department.
As we can see above, last season, the Croatian ranked around the 9Subscribe To TFA To Unlock All Posts - Free 7 Day Trial
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