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Lazio's Davide Frattesi didn't watch a single World Cup game last summer, but he knows the gap between Italy and the top nations remains wide.

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What happened. Davide Frattesi spoke at an Italy press conference at Coverciano on Wednesday, September 23, ahead of Friday's Nations League match against Belgium. He admitted he didn't watch any World Cup games last summer and said the gap between Italy and top countries remains wide.

• Frattesi compared debutant Alessandro Romano to Nemanja Matic.
• He said he never talks with Gattuso about the failed World Cup qualification.
• He has scored three goals in five Serie A appearances for Lazio this season.

“I could score 20 goals this year, but it's a wound that's still bleeding.”

— Davide Frattesi

Frattesi's comments come as Italy prepare for a Nations League match against Belgium on Friday.

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