Bleus: Pavard counts on Inter Milan to return

Benjamin Pavard, a thirty‑year‑old defender, regains confidence at Inter Milan after being in the starting lineup for the third time this season during the 3‑0 victory over Parma on Saturday. His convincing performance contrasts with his exclusion from the French national team for two years, but he remains hopeful of a new call‑up.

Performance at Inter Milan

Starting for the third time of the season, Pavard played as a right‑back in a three‑man defence during the 3‑0 success against Parma. He ensured defensive solidity while taking part in the attacking phases.

At thirty, the 2018 World Cup champion is showing encouraging signs and wants to make the most of every minute on the pitch to regain his best level. This momentum allows him to hope to attract the attention of Zinedine Zidane.

“I am very happy to be here at Inter, in this great club,” said the Frenchman. He added that the priority is to maintain this consistency under the Nerazzurri colours.

Hopes with the French

Absent from the French national team for two years, Pavard was not selected for the last World Cup nor for the recent national team gathering. This sidelining has nevertheless not extinguished his desire to wear the blue shirt.

“Surely the France team is the France team, I’ve been there for a while. It’s true that I haven’t been called up, even for the last World Cup. It will depend on my performances at club level. I have to play and, when I play, I have to be good. After that, we’ll see,” affirmed Pavard, adding that he is not putting additional pressure on himself.

If the defender maintains this level, he can hope to get back into the French manager’s plans. The next step is to turn this good performance against Parma into a lasting momentum.