Pavard could be ruled out for weeks as Inter confirm injury | OneFootball

Inter’s worries that their defender Benjamin Pavard could miss more than a few games were confirmed after medical tests highlighted a muscular strain to his left thigh.

The France international limped off in the first half of his side’s 1-0 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, and there were immediate concerns that he could be ruled out for a significant time.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 26: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale and Benjamin Henrichs of RB Leipzig compete for the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Internazionale Milano and RB Leipzig at Stadio San Siro on November 26, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Pavard’s injury confirmed by Inter: how many games he will miss

Inter officially confirmed his injury on Thursday: “This morning, Benjamin Pavard underwent essential medical exams at the Istituto Humanitas di Rozzano,” an official statement reads.

“The Inter defender has suffered a strain to the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh. His condition will be re-evaluated next week.”

epa11678737 Inter’s Marcus Thuram (L) and Benjamin Pavard celebrate during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between BSC Young Boys and FC Inter, in Bern, Switzerland, 23 October 2024. EPA-EFE/PETER SCHNEIDER

According to Sky Sport Italia, the problem could keep the player in the treatment room for about three weeks, meaning he should miss at least five or six games across three different competitions, as Inter are also set to make their Coppa Italia debut against Udinese on 19 December.

Pavard’s problem adds to the Nerazzurri’s physical troubles in defence, as Acerbi recently picked up a new injury while playing against Verona, although his recovery is expected to be quicker.