Report – Inter Milan & France Defender Joins Italy Veteran On Injury List | OneFootball

Star defender Benjamin Pavard picked up an injury during last night’s UEFA Champions League encounter between Inter Milan and RB Leipzig.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the France international suffered a ‘usual’ flexor problem toward the end of the first half.

Simone Inzaghi’s side delivered another sturdy defensive performance to see Leipzig off in a dramatic contest at Giuseppe Meazza.

Castello Lukeba’s unfortunate own goal inspired the Nerazzurri to a narrow 1-0 victory, propelling them to the top of the table.

Furthermore, the reigning Scudetto holders registered another European shutout.

After Atalanta’s 6-1 rout of Young Boys, Inter are the only team at Europe’s top table yet to concede a goal this term.

However, Inter paid a heavy price.

Indeed, Benjamin Pavard has joined Francesco Acerbi on the injury list.

Inter Milan Defender Benjamin Pavard Suffers Flexor Problem vs RB Leipzig

Pavard had to leave the pitch toward the end of the first half.

He felt discomfort in the flexor muscles of the left thigh, forcing Inzaghi to make an early change.

However, Yann Bisseck, who took Pavard’s place, enjoyed a fantastic game.

Meanwhile, the former Bayern Munich ace could skip Inter’s upcoming Serie A trip to Florence.

Inzaghi’s charges will take on Fiorentina this weekend, looking to extend their formidable 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Unfortunately, Pavard’s availability is now in doubt.

The same goes for Acerbi, who, despite making progress in his recovery, isn’t fully fit.

But Inzaghi can turn to Stefan de Vrij and Bisseck to fill the vacancies.

Indeed, both players went from strength to strength against Leipzig, showing they can thrive in times of crisis.

Another European shutout marked Inter’s tenth clean sheet across their last 12 competitive outings.

Considering Fiorentina’s outrageous form under Raffaele Palladino, Inter’s defensive solidity will likely face a stern test on Sunday.