Until the end, Simone Inzaghi will have maintained the blur. Announced uncertain, Benjamin Pavard finally appears in the Inter-Eleven of the Inter for the grand final against Paris Saint-Germain. An unexpected presence, at first glance, which is surprising, as the French had not been spared in recent days. From there to talking about a poker stroke of the Italian coach, there is only one step … that many have taken from the announcement of the composition. Inter had a plan.
Pavard Holder: Inzaghi's false surprise
But behind this little “touch” of unforeseen, Inter finally advanced with its fundamentals. The usual 3-5-2 is renewed, with Pavard therefore, associated with Francesco Acerbi-the hero of the semi-final against Barça-and Alessandro Bastoni, in a solid and experienced central defense. This choice to align Pavard, if he was able to surprise because of his recent physical seeds, remains in line with the intention of integral intentions: stability, rigor, and experience.
At the heart of the game, Inter aligns his trio-type to counter the technical liveliness of the Parisian environment. Nicolò Barella, Hakan çalhanoğlu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will form an additional trio, both aggressive and technical, capable of holding the ball and breaking the opposing transitions. Faced with youth in the PSG community, the Nerazzurri bet on experience and mastery of major meetings. On the sides, Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco will have a crucial role in fixing and containing the Parisian side, while bringing danger.
The Inter: Confirmed Pavard, Thuram at the forefront
Inter, an eleven experience to challenge Paris
In front, no change: Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram form the offensive doublet. The Argentine captain, galvanized by the stake and moved by the desire to erase the 2023 failure, will lead his own with his usual energy. By his side, Thuram will live a very special final. The Frenchman hopes to write this evening a page of history that his father has never been able to write in Europe. Its speed, power and complementarity with Lautaro will be precious weapons.
With an average age of 30 years and a cumulative experience of 48 Champions League games per player, the Inter advances as a veteran. Conversely, PSG displays an eleven younger (25 years on average), with a lower European experience. This difference could weigh in a final often marked by details. Inter knows what a fourth cup with large ears represents. Inzaghi also knows it. And this eleven seems ready to do battle.
