The goal against Napoli was scored by Lautaro, but as we analyze the Supercoppa, we must give some credit to Benjamin Pavard
The goal came from the usual Lautaro Martinez, but when analyzing the Italian Supercup final, a special mention must be made for Benjamin Pavard, the standout player for Inter and increasingly a pillar of Simone Inzaghi’s team. La Gazzetta dello Sport celebrates in this manner:
“He is nearing the peak of his career while still having good room for improvement. He combines these prospects with a veteran’s experience. (…) His extreme defensive quality was immediately evident in ‘Nerazzurro’, but everyone is discovering the true extent of his contribution from game to game. Benji, the Interista idol, a crowd favorite even before landing in Milan, is a total player in all phases of the game.
Pavard began to expand his scope by leveraging the years spent in a more external position and has become an additional offensive weapon. Therefore, Pavard supports pushes forward, and often positions himself to assist the midfielders or the wing as an extra man in possession. It is no coincidence that against Napoli, he was the one to reach the baseline and deliver the decisive pass to Lautaro Martinez.
How good can Pavard become is hard to imagine, but the impression is that his peak is yet to be discovered. Meanwhile, the investment is more than successful: fans adore him, Sommer is secure, and now even the Inter forwards begin to see him as a potential addition for them. More than a defender, he is a total defender: a complete player.
