Davide Frattesi scored for the second time since moving from Inter to Lazio as the Rome club beat Udinese and made it three wins from three at the start of the Serie A season.
Frattesi was on target in the meeting with Udinese, continuing his immediate impact after his transfer from Inter. His latest goal provided another important contribution for Lazio, who have opened their league campaign with a perfect record.
The Italy midfielder did not remain on the pitch until the end, however. He was substituted during the match, with Albert Gudmundsson introduced in his place.
Gudmundsson then made the decisive contribution, scoring the winning goal after coming on. His intervention ensured Lazio secured victory against Udinese and preserved their 100% start to the Serie A season.
Frattesi’s performance therefore had two notable elements. He found the net once again, but his evening ended before the final whistle, leaving the player who replaced him to settle the contest. Gudmundsson took advantage of his opportunity and delivered the goal that gave Lazio all three points.
The result means Lazio have won each of their opening three Serie A fixtures. Their early record is built on victories over all three opponents faced so far, with the success against Udinese maintaining that flawless beginning.
Frattesi’s move from Inter to Lazio has therefore begun with a pair of goals, while Gudmundsson has also made an immediate impression by scoring after being brought on. The two players shared the attacking headlines in a match that extended Lazio’s winning run.
The midfielder’s message after the game was reflected in the title of the original report: “I give the coach credit”. That sentiment underlined the importance of the manager’s decisions, particularly the change that brought Gudmundsson into the match.
For Lazio, the most significant outcome remains the result. They overcame Udinese, scored through Frattesi and then found the winning goal through his replacement. Three matches into the campaign, the Rome club have taken maximum points in Serie A and remain perfect at the start of the season.
The victory also gives added weight to Frattesi’s arrival from Inter. He has already scored again for his new club, while the player selected to replace him produced the moment that ultimately decided the game. Lazio’s opening run has consequently combined Frattesi’s goalscoring contribution with Gudmundsson’s match-winning impact.
With all three opening fixtures now won, Lazio have made the strongest possible start to their Serie A campaign.