US EditionBarcelona Concerned by Knee Injury Picked up by Star Player, Worried that Issue May Be Worse than Initially Feared: Reports
Gavi, sidelined by knee discomfort in the same joint previously operated on for ACL injury, will miss key matches as Barcelona and Spain assess his recovery.
- Barcelona announced on August 30, 2025, that midfielder Gavi will miss Sunday's LaLiga match against Rayo Vallecano due to right knee discomfort.
- Gavi suffered a serious ACL and meniscus injury in November 2023 requiring surgery and causing an 11-month layoff before returning in October 2024.
- He withdrew from training on August 29 due to knee pain, prompting further tests to assess the injury's full extent and his future availability.
- Gavi played 66 minutes and recorded one assist in Barcelona’s first two 2025–26 season matches, while coach Hansi Flick said, "We are positive."
- His injury raises concerns about missing Spain’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers and Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou on September 14, with recovery progress determining availability.
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(Reuters) -Barcelona midfielder Gavi is recovering from a knee injury and will be available after the international break, manager Hansi Flick said ahead of Sunday's LaLiga game at Rayo Vallecano. Read full story
Barcelona concerned by knee injury picked up by star player, worried that issue may be worse than initially feared: Reports
Barcelona are extremely concerned after Gavi picked up a knee injury and was unable to complete Friday's training session (August 29), as per Diario AS' Javi Miguel (h/t Barca Blaugranes).
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Barcelona confirm latest player registration ahead of Rayo Vallecano trip
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