November 19th will mark exactly one year since match Spain vs Georgia (3:1), in which Gavi tore knee ligaments and damaged the meniscus. The midfielder FC Barcelona he left the pitch in the 26th minute, then there was surgery and a long rehabilitation, because the first prognosis was that Gavi would be out of action for about a year. There were also opinions that the 20-year-old would not return to competition until early 2025.
Gavi to resume training with FC Barcelona this week
However, Gavi's rehabilitation is proceeding according to plan and his return is closer than further. On Tuesday evening, “Mundo Deportivo” reported that the FC Barcelona training staff, in consultation with the medical staff, decided that from next Thursday he will be able to take part of the training with his teammates.
The newspaper emphasizes that this is a very important step for Gavi in his recovery. Currently, Barcelona believe that the entire treatment process will be completed by the end of October or early November, if the staff decides to slowly introduce him to training.
In Barcelona, however, they do not intend to rush anything. The player himself is also working hard and going day by day so that nothing bad happens to him towards the end of his recovery. “Gavi is one of the leaders of the team due to his quality and commitment on the pitch and his kind and warm character in everyday life in the dressing room,” summarizes “Mundo Deportivo”.
Gavi's return will also be great news for Robert Lewandowski. It's no secret that the Polish striker got along great on and off the pitch with his younger teammate. “Lots of strength, my friend,” Lewandowski wrote on social media when Gavi was injured.
As for FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick's team is the only one with a full 12 points after four rounds and is leading the La Liga table, including a four-point lead over second place. Real Madrid. The next match of the Spanish vice-champions will be played on Sunday, September 15 at 16:15 away against Girona.