Will Benjamin Pavard play again in 2023? The French international from Inter Milan suffers from a dislocated left knee and should only be able to return to competition at the end of December, in the best case scenario. “The examinations carried out this (Monday) morning confirmed the initial prognosis of a dislocation of the patella of the left knee,” Inter explained in its press release. The French defender will be immobilized for three to four weeks before he can begin his rehabilitation. »
According to the Italian press, Pavard’s absence could be between a month and a half and two months. The 2018 world champion and 2022 world vice-champion was injured on Saturday during his team’s victory against Atalanta (2-1). On a corner in the 32nd minute, Pavard collided with opposing striker Ademola Lookman and was injured when he fell. The medical staff put his knee back in place on the field.
Pavard, 27, will therefore not be able to participate in the French team’s next two matches, against Gibraltar and Greece, on November 18 and 21. A hard blow for the former Bavarian, who finally had his chance as central defender against Scotland in October and who responded perfectly. Didier Deschamps will reveal this Thursday his list of selected players for the two upcoming meetings.