Frattesi out of Italy squad for Belgium after goal in 3-1 victory over France

MILAN - NOVEMBER 12: Davide Frattesi of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and France at San Siro Stadium on November 12, 2026 in Milan. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

Davide Frattesi scored in the 3-1 victory over France, but the Italy midfielder has already left the camp ahead of the final match in Belgium due to a muscular injury.

The Lazio star had found the net to give the Azzurri the lead at San Siro on Thursday evening, helping them go top of the Nations League group.

However, he will not be able to participate in the final showdown in Brussels on Sunday night.

A statement confirmed that Frattesi has already left the Italy training camp at Coverciano and been returned to his club medical staff at Lazio.

He was diagnosed with a muscular issue and will not recover in time for the big match.

Italy need at least a point to guarantee qualification into the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while a victory would secure top spot in Group A1 ahead of France.

Frattesi has 10 goals in 39 senior caps for his country, and rediscovered his form since the summer transfer to Lazio, scoring four times in 11 Serie A appearances.