Watch: Barcelona star sparks anger with training ground challenge | OneFootball

Barcelona star Gavi this weekend finds himself at the heart of some altogether unwanted drama in Spain.

As much comes owing to a piece of footage to have surfaced online of the youngster’s endeavours in national team training on Saturday.

Luis de la Fuente’s Spanish troops are of course currently in the midst of final preparations for this summer’s World Cup.

After long-term speculation, the aforementioned Gavi was ultimately afforded a place in La Roja’s ranks, despite a fresh recent spell on the sidelines.

The Barcelona talent was in turn in the thick of things in training on Saturday, as Spain’s star-studded squad were put through a series of competitive drills.

And during one such drill, Gavi left teammate and midfield partner Rodri less than impressed.

Whilst hunting the Manchester City man down, the 21-year-old stood on Rodri’s foot, forcing the Ballon d’Or winner to pull up before going to ground in clear discomfort.

Despite the evidently accidental nature of the incident, Gavi has since come in for heavy criticism for his actions amongst fans and media members alike in his home country.

Check out footage of the coming together below:

Conor Laird – GSFN