Watch – Barcelona star Gavi resumes training with ball as return gets closer | OneFootball

FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi continues to take important steps in what is now the final phase of his recovery from injury.

Back in September, the 21-year-old midfielder underwent an arthroscopic surgery aimed at resolving the injury he had suffered to the medial meniscus of his right knee.

The estimated recovery period was set at between four and five months. Gavi himself has been providing updates on his condition through his social media channels.

A few days ago, he shared a photo of himself training alongside Pedri on the pitch, indicating he had taken a key step forward on his road to recovery.

Today, Gavi moved another step forward as he began working with the ball, with the midfielder sharing a clip of it on social media.

In the video, he can be seen carrying out exercises with several balls, supported by a member of the coaching staff.

“What a feeling to train with the ball after so much time,” wrote the academy player.

The next step, once positive sensations with the ball have been fully recovered, will be to begin training with the group. After that, he would receive medical clearance and be available to Hansi Flick.

On 23 February, the five months initially set for his recovery will be completed, but neither the club nor the coaching staff are setting specific deadlines for his return to group training.

Prior to his injury, Gavi had made only two appearances this season, both of which came as substitutes, with the midfielder even managing to register a solitary assist.