In a shocking turn of events, Benjamin Pavard is set to lead Inter’s defense in the highly anticipated Champions League Final clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
The showdown is scheduled to take place in Munich this Saturday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET), promising to be a nail-biting encounter that could see a victor emerge in regular time, extra time, or even a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
Despite initial concerns about the fitness of some Nerazzurri players, including Pavard, the team has rallied back to full strength, ready to battle it out on the field. Sky Sport Italia now predicts that Pavard will secure a starting position over Yann Bisseck in the crucial match.
The seasoned 29-year-old defender has faced a challenging season marred by injuries, including a six-week absence due to a muscular issue and a subsequent ankle sprain in late April. However, all signs point to Pavard reclaiming his rightful place in the starting lineup against the formidable Paris Saint-Germain.
Alongside Pavard, Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco are expected to dominate as the primary wing-backs, with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram rounding out the team’s attacking force. Notably, seven players who featured in Inter’s 2023 Champions League Final are poised to take the field once again, highlighting the team’s continuity and experience in high-stakes matches.
On the Paris Saint-Germain front, coach Luis Enrique grapples with a decision between Bradley Barcola and Desirè Douè in the attacking trio alongside Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The only player from PSG’s 2020 Champions League Final squad who could secure a starting spot this weekend is Marquinhos, adding an element of familiarity to the lineup.
The probable line-ups for the epic showdown are as follows:
PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Barcola, Dembelè, Kvaratskhelia
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram
With both teams fielding their best players and the stakes higher than ever, the Champions League Final promises to be a spectacle filled with drama, skill, and the relentless pursuit of glory on the grandest stage of European club football.