Ex Bayern Munich Star Aiming To Make Return From Injury In Lazio Vs Inter Milan Serie A Clash | OneFootball

Defender Benjamin Pavard is aiming to return from his knee injury in next Sunday’s Serie A match between Lazio and Inter Milan.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

A return is now definitively on the horizon for former Bayern Munich defender Pavard.

The 2018 World Cup winner has been working individually on his fitness without a protective knee brace for more than a week now.

Pavard is still a little ways away from being able to return to full training.

But the feeling now is that that will not be far away.

The Frenchman’s progress in terms of building up fitness is right on schedule. Therefore, Pavard should be ready to train with the rest of his teammates within the next week or so.

Benjamin Pavard Aiming To Return From Injury In Lazio Vs Inter Clash

The timeline for Pavard’s return is not exactly certain down to the day, however.

What is very certain is that the 27-year-old will play no part in tomorrow evening’s Serie A match against Udinese, or in the Champions League group stage clash with Real Sociedad during the week.

These matches, both inside the next five days, will be too soon for Pavard to return.

But there is a good chance of the Frenchman being able to make the squad for next Sunday’s Serie A match against Lazio.

That match away to last season’s Serie A runners-up is nine days away.

Given that Pavard should be able to return in a little over a week, that could be enough time for the Frenchman.

But it is still far from certain whether Pavard will be ready to face the Biancocelesti.

That will become clearer in the next few days.

Should Pavard not be ready for the match with Lazio, there are subsequent matches against Bologna in the Coppa Italia and Lecce in the League when he should be able to make his return.