Benjamin Pavard opened up about a difficult time in his life. The Bayern player suffered from depression

Benjamin Pavard, an important part of Munich’s defensive, admitted that he went through a difficult time during the covid pandemic. “It was difficult, I was alone in another country.I really didn’t do too well,” he told Le Parisien newspaper.

The French international transferred to Bayern in 2019 from German side St Stuttgart. He quickly integrated into the starting line-up and has already played over 120 games for the German club. He has won the Champions League and has also become German champion three times.

However, he told Le Parisien that his life has not always been easy. He had problems especially in 2020. That is to say, during the pandemic of covid and the announcement of the lockdown.

“It was difficult, I was alone in another country. I really wasn’t doing too well. At the beginning I thought it would be okay, it would go away. But it didn’t.”

“When you go to training and you’re not happy, you have to do something. I’m human, even though I have a nice house with a gym, I need contact with other people.”

I woke up in the morning, I didn’t feel like doing anything. I tried to take care of myself, cook, watch TV shows. I don’t like the word depression, but that was it, ” he said of his problem.

Pavard also confirmed that he has finally come to terms with his health condition and is now fine. However, his testimony was also important for other footballers and other people suffering from these problems. By being able to talk about his situation, he showed the way to others.

1. FC Union Berlin also commented on the French footballer’s psychological state, wishing him good health and reminding all fans to take care of their loved ones:

Source: Bayernstrikes, Goal, Transfermarkt