Barcelona coach Hansi Flick might soon have the opportunity to deploy Gavi on the field for the first time since August. The 21-year-old midfielder has spent the last seven months recuperating from a meniscus injury and appears poised for his long-awaited comeback.
Following his knee injury in August, Gavi initially underwent five weeks of conservative treatment. However, with no significant improvement, surgery became necessary, sidelining him for an additional five months. In recent weeks, Gavi has rejoined team training, and reports suggest a potential reappearance during Barcelona’s home fixture this weekend.
Hansi Flick to Have Green Light to Use Gavi
Sources indicate that the medical staff have given Gavi the all-clear to play, even if only for limited minutes, as he gradually regains full match fitness. While Flick’s final decision is pending, it is expected to be his call. Gavi was on the bench during Tuesday’s match against Newcastle United but had not yet received permission to play.
With an enhanced atmosphere at Camp Nou due to increased capacity, internal discussions among staff have highlighted the opportune timing to boost Gavi’s morale with his return, provided the match circumstances are favorable.
A Positive Timeline to Ease Gavi Back to Fitness
The upcoming game against Sevilla could mark his return, followed by another potential outing at home against Rayo Vallecano a week later. Subsequently, the international break will provide Gavi a valuable period to further build his fitness without the immediate pressure of competitive play.
Should Flick choose to wait until after the international break, Barcelona faces two challenging away fixtures: against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano and Espanyol in the Catalan derby. Delaying his return beyond these matches, aside from any potential Champions League games, could push his comeback back by over a month.
