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FC Barcelona: knee surgery rules Gavi out for at least 4 months

FC Barcelona: devastating news, Gavi out for at least 4 months! (official)

Everything pointed to Gavi making a swift comeback to bolster FC Barcelona’s midfield. But the medical verdict has fallen, and it’s far harsher than expected. The young Spanish international, who underwent right knee surgery this Tuesday, will be sidelined for a period of four to five months, as the Catalan club confirmed in an official statement. What was initially intended as a routine arthroscopic check-up uncovered a much more serious issue, requiring meniscus suturing. For Gavi, already reeling from a torn cruciate ligament suffered in November 2023, this is another devastating setback that jeopardizes a major part of his 2025/26 season.At 21, the 2022 Golden Boy winner—who became indispensable at an early age—sees his progress halted yet again by a fragile knee. His return, at best projected for February, already raises questions about whether he’ll regain top form in time for the season’s run-in.

For Hansi Flick, who arrived this summer to take over the Blaugrana bench, this is a massive loss. The German was counting on Gavi to stabilize his midfield and inject unique energy between Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. The schedule looks relentless, with a Champions League clash against PSG looming in early October and a Liga race tighter than ever. Spain’s national team, meanwhile, will also have to cope without a key player in Luis de la Fuente’s plans—Gavi was seen as a driving force for the project with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.Between frustration and concern, the entire Spanish football community is coming to grips with the severity of the blow. The Andalusian talent now faces another race against time to return, with one clear objective in sight: to be fit for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.