Report – Ex Bayern Munich Stopper Replaces Netherlands Star’s Place In Atalanta Vs Inter Milan Serie A Clash | OneFootball

With Stefan de Vrij on the sidelines, Benjamin Pavard will feature in Inter Milan’s starting line-up against Atalanta tonight.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the French defender has leapfrogged Yann Bisseck in the pecking order.

Benjamin Pavard has not been at his scintillating best since recovering from a niggling thigh problem earlier in 2025.

However, his experience in high-stakes contests makes him a perfect candidate to take De Vrij’s place in Bergamo.

Therefore, Bisseck will stay on the bench.

Benjamin Pavard Replaces Stefan de Vrij in Atalanta vs Inter Milan Clash

De Vrij has failed to recover from a minor knee problem.

Therefore, Simone Inzaghi had a decision to make.

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale in action during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Crvena Zvezda at Stadio San Siro on October 01, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Given the Dutchman’s superb form this calendar year, he would’ve been Inzaghi’s first choice.

However, Pavard will take his place next to Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Acerbi this evening.

Furthermore, De Vrij will skip the Netherlands’ upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Indeed, Ronald Koeman has omitted him from his Dutch squad for March’s international break.

But he should recover for Inter’s mouth-watering Champions League quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich.