Elche CF v FC Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27
ELCHE, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Pablo Gavi of FC Barcelona reacts after suffering an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on August 23, 2026 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
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Barcelona midfielder Gavi has sent out a message to fans after being forced off in the first half of Sunday’s 5-0 win over Elche.
Gavi had to be replaced in the opening 45 minutes of the match after sustaining a problem which meant he couldn’t continue.
Manager Hansi Flick confirmed after the victory that Gavi had sustained a knee injury, and he was spotted limping away from the stadium.
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Looks to be limping. Hope he's ok 🤞
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Gavi has now sent out a message to thank fans for their support and also to apologize.
“Thanks to those who are always by my side, supporting me and sticking with me through thick and thin!!” he posted on Instagram.
“I don’t know any other way to experience football—sorry for putting you through so much suffering.”
Barcelona are yet to offer an update on Gavi’s fitness after he underwent tests on Monday but early indications are that the injury is not serious and the midfielder is not set for another long lay-off.