Barcelona midfielder to receive all-clear for return in 2-3 weeks after resuming training | OneFootball

In a pleasing bit of development for fans, FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi resumed group training today after having been out of action for five months due to knee surgery.

The La Masia graduate suffered a knee injury towards the end of August and had to undergo arthroscopic surgery in September after conservative treatment did not bring the desired results.

It meant a lengthy spell out on the sidelines for Gavi, who had resumed working on the pitch with the ball in recent days, increasing the intensity with each passing session.

Earlier today, he did a part of the group training session with the rest of the squad, taking a huge step forward in his rehabilitation.

Two to three weeks to return

While Gavi may have begun training with his teammates again today, his actual return to playing is still some time away.

Indeed, according to journalist Javi Miguel of AS, there will be no risks taken with Gavi, and Barcelona will proceed with calmness.

The idea is that the 21-year-old still has two to three weeks of work ahead of him before getting the full all-clear from the medical department to make his return to action on the field.

Nevertheless, Gavi’s return to group training today is a big morale boost for Barcelona, especially as it comes after back-to-back confidence-sapping defeats against Atletico Madrid and Girona.

Prior to his injury, the young midfielder had made only two appearances this season, totalling up to 66 minutes, in which he had registered one assist.

Once he returns, Gavi will have competition for places in midfield, with the likes of Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, Dani Olmo, and Fermin Lopez all battling it out.