Barcelona’s season has been full of twists already, with Hansi Flick’s men juggling domestic and European commitments in a packed September schedule.
The Catalan giants are chasing top spot in La Liga and aiming to stamp their authority on the Champions League group stage after an encouraging start.
Pedri’s early season form has been encouraging, while new signing Marcus Rashford has settled in seamlessly following his loan arrival from Manchester United.
With crucial games on the horizon, including a key clash against Getafe this weekend, the pressure to keep the squad healthy is greater than ever.
Against this backdrop comes a major fitness update that will delight the Blaugrana faithful.
Gavi’s recent knee scare had sparked real concern inside the club and among supporters, as the midfielder suffered a fresh issue in the same knee that underwent ACL surgery back in 2023.
There were even early discussions about a possible new operation to address the internal meniscus problem.
However, Javi Miguel of AS now reports that the outlook has dramatically improved.
The internal meniscus issue in Gavi’s right knee has responded well to conservative treatment, meaning surgery is no longer on the table.
Initially, progress had been slow and the medical team feared the worst, but over the past week the recovery has taken what is being described as a radical turn for the better.
The 21-year-old is now experiencing hardly any discomfort and could soon begin working back on the pitch.
Barcelona’s medical staff and coaching team remain cautious, insisting that this type of injury must be assessed on a day-to-day basis, but the signs are finally positive.
While no official return date has been set, if the current trajectory continues, Gavi could be back in full training in just over a week.
That opens up the tantalising possibility of featuring in the Champions League showdown with PSG on 1 October.
The club will not rush the Spain international and stress that any setback could reopen the possibility of surgery, but for the first time since his injury three weeks ago, the mood around his recovery is overwhelmingly optimistic.
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