A report in Italian media reveals why Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi insisted on signing Benjamin Pavard last summer.
The Nerazzurri signed a host of new players over the summer. However, the 2018 World Cup winner was certainly one of the main coups.
The 27-year-old completed a move from Bayern Munich to Inter, much to the delight of the Nerazzurri head coach.
According to Tuttosport via FcInterNews, Milan Skriniar has already become a distant memory at Appiano Gentile. This is mainly because Pavard has taken Inter by storm.
The Slovakian signed for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer after seeing out his contract with the Beneamata.
The Frenchman arrived as his direct replacement. He currently plays on the right side of Inzaghi’s three-man defense.
As the source reveals, the manager identified Pavard as the ideal profile for his role due to his ability to push forward.
The Turin-based newspaper explains that Inzaghi wanted a right defender who’s able to imitate Alessandro Bastoni’s role on the left side.
Inter Milan Coach Simone Inzaghi Identified Benjamin Pavard As The Perfect Piece For His Tactical Jigsaw
The Italian formed a great partnership with Federico Dimarco on the left-hand side. This makes the team’s attacks more unpredictable.
The report adds that the Nerazzurri initially targeted Cesar Azpilicueta for the role. However, the former Chelsea captain ended up joining Atletico Madrid.
Nevertheless, Pavard is proving to be the right fit for the role. As the source notes, he was one of the best players on the pitch on Tuesday’s Champions League clash. Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s strike.
