Pavard’s Ankle Injury Raises Concerns for Inter Ahead of Barcelona Match

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi faces a potential setback before their Champions League clash with Barcelona, as defender Benjamin Pavard left the field injured just 14 minutes into their Serie A home game against Roma. Pavard appeared to hurt his ankle after an awkward landing.

The French player initially remained down beyond the sideline after the incident. Although Inter’s medical staff treated him and he briefly attempted to continue playing, Pavard was visibly limping and struggled to control the ball. He eventually went down again and requested to be substituted, indicating he felt unstable.

Inzaghi opted to replace Pavard with Yann Bisseck. While further medical evaluation is needed to determine the full extent of the injury, the initial signs were concerning. Pavard appeared to be in significant pain as he left the pitch, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Barcelona match.

Adding to Inter’s troubles, Roma took the lead shortly after Pavard’s exit through a goal from Matias Soulé. The injury to a key defender and conceding an early goal present challenges for Inzaghi as he prepares his squad for the crucial Champions League fixture.