Before the Blues rally, Benjamin Pavard addressed the question of his position in the selection.
Benjamin Pavard is one of the French players called up for the Tricolores’ next two outings (against Scotland in a friendly, and against the Netherlands in the Euro qualifiers). Before joining Clairefontaine, the neo-interist to dot the i’s concerning his position on the ground.
Pavard doesn’t want any more controversy
At club level, Pavard now plays exclusively in the center. In the selection, this is not where Didier Deschamps used him the most, since he played him as a right back. So, would he agree to return to the side again if asked?
“I am at the coach’s disposal, underlined the 2018 world champion. There is no problem with that, because it is an honor to play for my country. And I will give my all to stay in the selection as long as possible.”
🗣 “In Italy, he will learn in the best possible way”
Mickaël Landreau speaks on the positioning of Benjamin Pavard in the axis of defense 💬
You think he can establish himself in the central hinge of the French team❓ pic.twitter.com/ksDvxV3bnQ
— CANAL+ Foot (@CanalplusFoot) October 8, 2023
While ensuring that he no longer has any requirements, Pavard still admitted that it is in the axis that he feels best: “This is where I feel most comfortable. And my body language shows it.”
If Pavard has changed his state of mind it is perhaps also because he is thriving at the club. He admitted that he is very happy with his move to Inter: “Italy is the country of defenders. Everyone believes in me and it shows in my performances. I feel really good in this team. I am not disappointed. When I saw the atmosphere and the enthusiasm, it’s exceptional. And I really enjoy playing here.”
