Barcelona's Gavi returns to training after lengthy injury hiatus: Details
FC Barcelona's Spanish midfielder, Gavi, has made a triumphant return to training after a lengthy absence due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The young player sustained this injury during Spain's Euro 2024 qualifying victory against Georgia in November last year. The severity of the damage necessitated surgical intervention and sidelined him for the remainder of the season. This is a huge boost for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick who gets a much needed engine in midfield.
Gavi's injury forced him to miss Spain's Euro triumph
Gavi's injury not only ended his season prematurely but also forced him to miss out on Spain's triumphant campaign at the 2024 European Championship. Despite this setback, the 20-year-old player has shown resilience and determination in his recovery process. FC Barcelona confirmed his return by sharing a video on social media of Gavi training with the squad once again.
Barca issue a statement
Barcelona issued a statement, saying the biggest highlight of the club's training session following an off day on Wednesday was the presence of Gavi, who underwent cruciate ligament surgery last November. The club added Gavi was carrying a meniscus injury. "The midfielder has gone through nine arduous months of hard work to get back in condition to play, and today he was finally able to join in with some of the group exercises," the statement added.
Gavi's return to action remains uncertain
Despite Gavi's return to training, it remains uncertain when he will be ready for competitive action. Barcelona are set to face Girona in their next league match on Sunday. Under the leadership of new manager Flick, the team has started strongly with four consecutive victories in La Liga. This winning streak has helped them to be top of the La Liga standings, four points clear of defending champions Real Madrid.
