Gavi Nears Return to the Field

Barcelona has clarified that the team’s midfielder, Gavi, who is 21 years old, is nearing full recovery after the injury that has kept him off the field since last September.

At that time, the player underwent surgery to clean and stitch the inner cartilage of the right knee, in a step aimed at preserving the cartilage’s integrity and restoring physical fitness, according to the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo.” The club had set the expected recovery period between four and five months.

Gavi confirmed his progress in the recovery phase by posting a picture on his Instagram account, in which he appears with his injured teammate Pedri. They are both wearing training clothes at the Joan Gamper Sports City fields, reflecting his gradual return to group training.

The coaching staff, led by Hans Flick, plans to soon involve Gavi in full team training, which is the prerequisite for granting him medical clearance and allowing him to return to match participation. The club’s timeline indicates that the player might receive medical clearance in the second half of February.

This recovery comes at a time when Barcelona is also focusing on tracking the young player Mika Götze, the new gem of Ajax. The newspaper mentioned that Flick will not rush Gavi’s return, emphasizing that special care upon his return will make him a strong addition to the team in the crucial phase of the season.