As the Serie A matchday approaches for Internazionale's away game against Cagliari, the team's starting lineup is undergoing a crucial new change. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, coach Chivu has already incorporated Pavard into the starting lineup during training. It is highly probable that the French defender will return to the Serie A starting XI for this match, making his first start for Internazionale in a year.

Currently, only one uncertainty remains for the team: who Pavard will replace in the starting lineup. Two options are being considered by the coaching staff: one is for Pavard to replace Bisseck, with Akanji continuing to play centrally as a defender; the second is to substitute Akanji, with Bisseck remaining in the center and Pavard playing as the right central defender. In the previous first round against Monza, Bisseck and Akanji started as the central defensive pairing.

This summer, Pavard was at one point on the verge of leaving, with Internazionale actively seeking a new club for him for a long time, even negotiating for several weeks for Romero as a replacement. However, Romero ultimately transferred to Atletico Madrid, and the deal did not materialize. But during the long summer training period, Pavard completely turned around his situation within the team. During the training camp in Germany and the warm-up matches in Hong Kong and Perth, he showed a positive attitude and outstanding form, not only scoring a goal in the friendly against Manchester City but also consistently ranking among the team's top players in overall performance and commitment.

Pavard proactively expressed to coach Chivu his determination to stay and prove himself. With his renewed competitive form and professional attitude, he successfully regained the trust of the coaching staff and teammates, completely dispelling the team's idea of selling him. The media reports that unless there is an unexpected injury before the match, Pavard is confirmed to start in the away game against Cagliari.

For the 30-year-old Pavard, this is a new beginning in his career. He has a top-tier defensive record and extensive experience in major competitions, while still maintaining the fighting spirit of a young player. As the transfer window is about to close on September 1st, the transfer deadline for this season is no longer relevant to him. Pavard will remain with Internazionale and fully compete in the new Serie A season.

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