Massive relief for Barcelona as fan-favourite’s knee injury fears prove less serious – report
Barcelona’s 2026/27 La Liga season began with a statement victory at Elche, but the 5-0 scoreline was not the only thing on the minds of Hansi Flick and the travelling Barça supporters.For much of ...
Relief is sweeping through Barcelona as the club's beloved player Gavi's knee injury fears seem less severe, reports indicate. The 2026/27 La Liga season kicked off with a commanding 5-0 win at Elche, but the match's outcome was overshadowed by Gavi's right knee concerns. Midway through the game, Gavi, who played alongside Marc Bernal, was seen holding his knee and was promptly substituted.
His history of knee issues in recent seasons had everyone on edge, but his reaction was not surprising. Gavi immediately went to the tunnel with the team’s medical staff after being substituted. However, the club may have received a promising early boost. According to Jose Alvarez Haya, Gavi's condition is not as serious as initially feared and is merely a scare.
Further tests, including an MRI scan, will confirm the exact nature of his discomfort. The team manager, Hansi Flick, downplayed the situation and confirmed that Gavi would undergo an MRI to establish the extent of the problem. While the initial signs are encouraging, the final verdict will only be known after further medical checks.
Gavi's team physician also expressed confidence that he was fine, though the midfielder chose not to speak publicly until he receives a clearer assessment.
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