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Yann Bisseck will replace Benjamin Pavard in Inter Milan’s starting eleven against Barcelona this evening.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the French star has failed to recover from an ankle sprain despite promising prognoses.

Simone Inzaghi lost the former Bayern Munich star to injury against Roma a fortnight ago.

Therefore, Yann Bisseck was in the starting lineup at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

Despite Inter’s hopes of welcoming Pavard back to the squad, the 29-year-old must skip tonight’s fixture.

Yann Bisseck to Replace Benjamin Pavard in Inter Milan Starting XI vs Barcelona

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Pavard’s absence will force Inzaghi’s hand.

Though Bisseck fared well in the first leg, the Frenchman’s experience in these high-octane moments would be priceless.

Unfortunately, Pavard’s ankle remains swollen, so he’ll have to watch the game from afar.

Meanwhile, Bisseck will join forces with Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Acerbi at the back.

There will be no changes compared to the first leg.

Indeed, Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries will retain their spots on the wings.

The former’s confirmation is a bit awkward, considering he immensely struggled against Lamine Yamal.