Lazio anxious over Frattesi: already back in Rome, now risks missing Lecce

Frattesi returned to Rome with a thigh edema after limping off against France; medical tests expected Monday will determine if he can face Lecce on Saturday.

Davide Frattesi left Italy's Nations League camp after sustaining a thigh injury in the second half against France at San Siro. The midfielder, who scored the opening goal in the 73rd minute, suffered a blow to the upper hamstring area described as a "vecchietta" (old-fashioned knock) that caused swelling. The Italian Football Federation confirmed a muscle strain with edema in the upper flexor region.

Manager Gattuso spoke to Frattesi by phone and was only partially reassured. Medical scans are scheduled within 48 hours of the injury — likely Monday given the weekend — to rule out a muscle tear. Lazio face Lecce on Saturday, leaving a tight recovery window.

While a simple contusion could resolve in four or five days of physiotherapy, the club is treating him as doubtful for the match. Frattesi has scored four goals in Serie A this season and is crucial to Lazio's title push, currently top of the table.