Ex Bayern Munich Star Reassures ‘I'm 100% Fit' Ahead Of PSG Vs Inter Milan Champions League Final
Ex Bayern Munich Star Reassures 'I'm 100% Fit' Ahead Of PSG Vs Inter Milan Champions League Final
Benjamin Pavard says that he's 'at 100% fitness' for today's Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.
The Frenchman spoke to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, ahead of today's match. He gave his thoughts ahead of the biggest match of Inter's season.
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Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard is in the starting eleven for today's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
The 29-year-old had been a bit of a doubt going into the match.
Pavard has not played in over a month. He suffered an ankle sprain in Inter's Serie A loss to Roma in April, and has not played since.
However, that has been enough time for Pavard to return.
Still, the former Bayern Munich and Stuttgart defender missed Inter's last few league matches, as well as both legs of their Champions League semifinal tie against Barcelona.
Therefore, it's natural for there to be some doubt as to whether or not Pavard will truly be ready for this evening's match. Particularly considering the match's enormous importance.
Pavard: 'I'm 100 % Fit' For PSG Vs Inter Milan Champions League Final
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by)
Benjamin Pavard gave a reassuring update regarding his condition. 'I'm ready,' he said.
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'I've been taking care of myself,' continued the French international. 'And training with the rest of the group for a while.'
'Now I'm 100%,' Pavard insisted.
'It will be a great match.'
Then, Pavard gave his thoughts on Inter's opposition in this evening's final. 'PSG are a great team,' he commented.
'They've shown that all along the way,' the 29-year-old went on.
'But so are we. It will be a great match.'
Then, Pavard said that 'if we focus on the things we have to do, we can end the match with great satisfaction.'
Meanwhile, Pavard said that returning to the Allianz Arena gives him 'a lot of emotions, certainly.'
'I've won a lot of trophies here,' said the former Bayern defender. 'Now, I hope to bring this one back to Milan.'
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