French Contrast – Inter Milan Star Defender Ruled Out Of Champions League Second Leg Vs Barcelona, Talismanic Striker Back From Injury | OneFootball

Inter Milan will face Barcelona without Benjamin Pavard, but Marcus Thuram is back from a brief injury layoff.

Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the French defender will not travel to Spain with the rest of the squad tomorrow.

Unfortunately, Simone Inzaghi cannot call upon the ex-Bayern Munich star due to an ankle problem.

Indeed, Pavard had to come off early in Sunday’s home loss to Roma.

Therefore, Yann Bisseck, who took his place in that game, should start at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

Inter Milan to Meet Barcelona Without Benjamin Pavard – Marcus Thuram Back from Injury

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale applauds the fans during the warm-up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Pavard’s absence comes at the worst possible moment for Inter.

Moreover, the 29-year-old has just hit the ground running, delivering a string of impactful performances.

However, Inter can take heart from welcoming Thuram back from injury.

Inzaghi was without the former Borussia Monchengladbach forward in the last three matches.

Ominously, Inter lost all three without a reply, including a scandalous Coppa Italia semi-final defeat to AC Milan.

Despite overcoming an adductor problem, the French ace should start on the bench.