Report – Inter Milan To Speak With Ex Bayern Munich Star To Clear The Air Following Social Media Controversy | OneFootball

Inter Milan will reportedly speak with defender Benjamin Pavard to clear the air following a bit of social media controversy.

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

Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard has found himself in a bit of hot water on social media recently.

The former Bayern Munich defender is currently healing from an ankle injury. This goes all the way back to an ankle sprain that he suffered in a Serie A clash with Roma in April.

Pavard had travelled with Inter to the Club World Cup. He even started for the Nerazzurri in their opening match against Monterrey.

However, the 29-year-old subsequently pulled out of the squad due to his lingering ankle issue flaring up.

Eventually, the decision was made that Pavard would return to Europe to focus on resting and healing up in view of next season, rather than participating further in the Club World Cup.

Inter To Speak With Benjamin Pavard About Social Media Controversy

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Benjamin Pavard of Internazionale warms up ahead of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 10, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, some Inter fans noticed that Pavard appeared in an Instagram post playing padel with friends from France, in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

Among these were fellow France international and AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez.

Some Nerazzurri fans theorized that something was not quite right with Pavard being able to participate in an athletic activity like padel, whilst supposedly unable to play due to his ankle.

Of course, playing a leisurely game of padel is hardly the same as playing football at the top level. The physical stress on the Frenchman’s ankle would be much less.

Nevertheless, the controversy and doubt has lingered on.

Particularly considering recent comments by Inter captain Lautaro Martinez. The Argentine hit out at teammates who have a questionable commitment to the Nerazzurri cause.

Therefore, the Gazzetta dello Sport report, Inter will have a chat with Pavard.

The Nerazzurri want to make sure that the defender has not been anything less than forthcoming regarding his condition. And avoid having the situation turn into more of a furor than it already is.