Inter Milan have confirmed that defender Benjamin Pavard has sustained a thigh injury, adding to a growing list of players currently unavailable for the Serie A club. The Frenchman underwent medical examinations on Thursday morning, which revealed a strain to the adductors in his right leg.
Initial reports suggest Pavard is expected to be sidelined for around 20 days. This period means he will miss several crucial upcoming Serie A fixtures. These include matches against Bologna, Fiorentina, Venezia, and potentially the highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina against rivals AC Milan later this month.
Mounting Injury Concerns
Pavard’s injury compounds a challenging period for the Nerazzurri, who are already contending with other significant absences. Captain and talisman Lautaro Martinez also picked up a hamstring issue during Inter’s recent Champions League defeat to Club Brugge. The Argentine forward is now facing several weeks on the sidelines, a considerable blow to the team’s attacking options.
The injury woes extend further, with John Stones, a summer signing, still recovering from a hamstring issue that has kept him out of action since September. Midfielder Curtis Jones is also nursing a thigh injury and is expected to be unavailable for another few weeks, further limiting manager Cristian Chivu’s squad depth.
Recent Setbacks for the Nerazzurri
The news of Pavard’s injury follows a frustrating week for Inter, which saw them fall to a 4-3 defeat at home against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday night. That result left the Italian giants with zero points after their opening two matches in the competition, highlighting the difficult start to their European campaign.
With key players now facing spells on the treatment table, the squad faces a significant test of its depth and resilience as they navigate a demanding schedule of domestic and European fixtures in the coming weeks.