Report – Italy Star On The Verge Of Return To Full Training For Inter Milan
Today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, report that the 25-year-old could be back when the squad returns from a two-day break on Tuesday.
Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi has been dealing with a persistent abdominal problem.
The former Sassuolo midfielder suffered the issue during Inter's Champions League semifinal tie against Barcelona.
Specifically, Frattesi suffered an inguinal hernia. This plagued him through the last few weeks of the season.
Furthermore, the Italian international was unable to feature at the Club World Cup. He returned early from the United States.
Therefore, in the end, Frattesi underwent surgery to correct the issue last month.
Davide Frattesi To Return To Training For Inter Next Week
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by)
According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Frattesi is very close to making a return to full training with the rest of the Inter squad.
The 25-year-old has been working individually for the past several weeks. Having completed his rehabilitation, he is working to regain fitness.
Now, Frattesi is right where he needs to be.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu has given the entire squad a couple days off after their friendly win over Olympiacos yesterday.
However, the Nerazzurri squad will return to training on Tuesday to begin their final push before the Serie A season.
According to the Gazzetta, Frattesi could be among the players participating in full training.
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