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Fakayejo Paul
FC Barcelona have officially allayed injury fears surrounding 22-year-old midfielder Gavi, issuing a formal medical statement confirming that the Spaniard only suffered a minor right knee contusion (bruise).
The midfielder was forced off in tears in the 44th minute during Barça’s season-opening 5-0 victory over Elche after a collision with Marc Aguado. Given his prior history of serious right knee surgeries, the substitution triggered temporary alarm, but Monday morning scans completely cleared him of structural or ligament damage.
Medical Breakdown & Return Timeline
- Official Statement:“First-team player Gavi took a knock to his right knee during yesterday’s game. Medical tests carried out this morning have confirmed that it is only a bruise. He is expected to return to training shortly.”
- Player Message: Gavi posted on Instagram following the scans: “Thanks to everyone who’s always there for me, supporting me and sticking by me through thick and thin! I just can’t see football any other way – I’m sorry for making you suffer so much.”
- Available for Selection: Hansi Flick’s coaching staff expect Gavi to rejoin group training within days, keeping him in contention to feature in Barcelona’s upcoming home clash against Athletic Club.