Gavi
21-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 3/1/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Injuries hampered Gavi for a second-straight season, limiting him to roughly 1,000 minutes yet again after posting 2,500 in the 2022/23 campaign. The midfielder did add a goal and assist when healthy, but he never really looked like himself. The young midfielder still has bags of potential and offers a lot to the team, but two years of injuries have started to derail his career. He's still just 20 years old and has shown offensive potential in the past. The question is where he fits in the squad and if healthy for an entire season, what his minutes will look like. Notably, his final five starts last season were made as a defensive midfielder.
Aiming return in several weeks
Gavi (knee) was back in team training this week and is aiming a return to the match squad in two to three weeks although his return will be carefully managed by the staff, coach Hansi Flick commented in the press conference, according to Marca. "Step by step. In this situation, it's very important to manage it step by step. Besides, he's always very involved and, with the ball, he almost always makes the best decision. He enjoys playing football, not only because of his mentality, but also because of his technique and quality. I hope he'll be back very soon. But, step by step. We'll work on it every day. Everyone who's helping him is doing a fantastic job."
ANALYSIS
Gavi is officially on the comeback trail after a long-term knee injury that kept him out since late August, and he's already completed portions of team training. That said, he still needs time to build back to full match sharpness, with reports suggesting he's roughly two to three weeks away from being fully up to speed. Once he's cleared and back to full fitness, he's expected to slide back into his rotational role in the Blaugranas' midfield.
Gavi is officially on the comeback trail after a long-term knee injury that kept him out since late August, and he's already completed portions of team training. That said, he still needs time to build back to full match sharpness, with reports suggesting he's roughly two to three weeks away from being fully up to speed. Once he's cleared and back to full fitness, he's expected to slide back into his rotational role in the Blaugranas' midfield.
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Back in team training
Gavi (knee) resumed partial team training Friday and begins his final phase of recovery, the club posted.
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Improving during recovery
Gavi (knee) is improving a lot during his recovery from injury but won't be rushed back, coach Hansi Flick said in the press conference. "Gavi is training and improving a lot. The most important thing is to stay calm and take it step by step. He has a long career ahead of him and there's no need to rush."
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Set for five months out
Gavi (knee) is expected to miss five months due to a knee injury, the club announced.
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Set to undergo examination
Gavi will undergo an arthroscopic examination on his right knee on Tuesday after completing his conservative treatment for a meniscus injury, the club announced. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau under the supervision of the medical staff, with another update to follow once it has been completed.
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Avoids knee surgery
Gavi has avoided knee surgery as Barcelona opted for a conservative treatment that will sideline him for several weeks, according to Sport.
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Ready to leave Barcelona?
Gavi is one of several Barcelona players who might end up leaving the club during the summer transfer window, according to Samuel Meade of The Sun.
ANALYSIS
Gavi remains a player worth keeping around for Barcelona, but the central midfielder could be keen on having a bigger role, and that's not likely to happen anymore. He seems to have fallen the pecking order and is now a backup option in midfield, and his role could diminish even further in 2025/26 if Barca sign another midfielder or two. It wouldn't be crazy to imagine Gavi leaving Barcelona in the summer.
Gavi remains a player worth keeping around for Barcelona, but the central midfielder could be keen on having a bigger role, and that's not likely to happen anymore. He seems to have fallen the pecking order and is now a backup option in midfield, and his role could diminish even further in 2025/26 if Barca sign another midfielder or two. It wouldn't be crazy to imagine Gavi leaving Barcelona in the summer.