Barcelona’s recent encounter against Atletico Madrid brought some unwelcome news regarding Gavi’s fitness.
According to a report from RAC1, as relayed by SPORT, the young midfielder did not feature against Atletico Madrid due to picking up a knock during the warm-up session.
Dani Olmo’s injury had left Hansi Flick with limited options in the attacking midfield role. Gavi was one of the prime candidates considered to fill the void alongside Fermin Lopez. Ultimately, Flick decided to start the latter.
What happened to Gavi?
The primary reason behind Gavi’s absence during the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg was due to discomfort in his right knee.
It is worth noting that this is the same knee Gavi underwent surgery on just over a year ago. The fact that discomfort emerged during the warm-up was enough for Barcelona’s technical staff to exercise caution.
Flick to Gavi after the final whistle: “are you okay?”
Gavi’s response 😢 it seems like he has some type of discomfort in his right leg. This is the reason why he got 0 minutes!!! 😕pic.twitter.com/uUvKAyIOXx
— ᴘɢ² (@angrygavi) April 3, 2025
In a prudent decision, they opted not to field the midfielder to avoid aggravating the issue.
Conversational between Flick and Gavi
Following Barcelona’s hard-fought victory, Hansi Flick was seen embracing his players during the on-pitch celebrations.
When he approached Gavi, he was quick to inquire about the youngster’s condition. In response, Gavi displayed a disgruntled expression while touching his right knee, indicating that the discomfort was still present.
Barcelona’s medical team will continue to monitor Gavi’s progress closely, especially with crucial fixtures on the horizon.
The Catalan giants face Real Betis this Saturday, and more importantly, they are set to play the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
With such significant matches approaching, the club’s technical staff will likely prioritise Gavi’s recovery to ensure he is fully fit before making a return to the starting lineup.
Fans will be hoping that the decision to rest him was merely precautionary and that the youngster will be back to his best in the upcoming fixtures.