Confirmed: Barcelona midfielder’s injury not serious, will be back in training soon | OneFootball

In what comes as a major relief for FC Barcelona, the club have officially confirmed that Gavi has not suffered a serious injury and will be back in training soon.

“Gavi received a blow to his right knee during yesterday’s match. The medical tests carried out this morning have confirmed that it is only a contusion,” the official statement read.

“His return to training is expected in a short time.”

What happened?

The La Masia midfielder suffered a major injury scare as he was taken off with what appeared to be a knee issue just before half-time during the game against Elche. The injury happened as a result of a collision with an opponent player.

Given that Gavi has endured some major knee issues in the past couple of seasons, the worst was feared after he trudged off the pitch visibly emotional.

However, the Blaugrana have now confirmed after tests that the fan-favourite star’s injury is nothing but a minor bruise.

As such, he is not expected to be out of action for long and is in line to resume training soon.

Not injured. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images)

Gavi’s message

Gavi has addressed the concern surrounding his knee injury, taking to Instagram after the match to send a message to those who have supported him through difficult periods.

“Thanks to everyone who’s always there for me, supporting me and sticking by me through thick and thin!! 

“I just can’t see football any other way – I’m sorry for making you suffer so much,” he wrote.