Frosinone coach Massimiliano Alvini warns Fares Ghedjemis needs to 'win back his place' in the squad after trying to force a transfer amid Monaco, Besiktas and Celtic interest.
The winger had been one of the main reasons that the Canarini secured promotion from Serie B last season, finishing second behind Venezia.
The two teams went head-to-head this afternoon in a thriller, which saw Frosinone emerge 3-2 winners thanks to a late Giorgi Kvernadze goal.
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY – MARCH 09: Fares Ghedjemis of Frosinone Calcio and Gregoire Defrel of US Sassuolo during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and Frosinone Calcio – Serie A TIM at Mapei Stadium – Citta' del Tricolore on March 09, 2024 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
"It was a deserved victory, at the end of a strong performance," Alvini told Sky Sport Italia.
"We played very well for 60 minutes, then stopped doing certain things and allowed Venezia back into the game. However, we showed the character to get back and win it, so I congratulate the team.
"I think we stopped defending well because we went too deep, but when we resumed playing our kind of football, we deservedly got the three points."
Ghedjemis had been frozen out for the first two Serie A matches of the season, as he was pushing to leave Frosinone for a new adventure.
There were offers from AS Monaco, Besiktas, Celtic and Rangers , but nobody close to the €17m plus add-ons asking price.
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 02: Massimiliano Alvini Head Coach of Frosinone Calcio looks on during the Coppa Italia match between US Sassuolo and Frosinone at Mapei Stadium – Citta' del Tricolore on September 02, 2026 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Now that the transfer window has closed, the Algeria international has been welcomed back into the fold as a substitute.
"Ghedjemis has to keep training hard to win back his place in the team," warned Alvini.
"I am glad that the crowd showed him affection today, especially as it is his birthday."
The 24-year-old came on for the final 33 minutes plus added time.
