Barcelona midfielder Gavi will undergo surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscus injury, the club confirmed on Monday. The 21-year-old has been sidelined for 4 weeks now and has featured in only two matches this season, both in August. After initial conservative treatment, Gavi was put through “intense sporting stress tests,” and the club said the results led medical staff to opt for surgery. “The conclusion is that in order to guarantee the best possible recovery and return to competitive action, this Tuesday Gavi will undergo an arthroscopic (procedure),” Barcelona said in a statement. The procedure, commonly known as keyhole surgery, will be performed this week, though the club has not yet specified a recovery timeline. Barcelona are currently second in La Liga, two points behind leaders Real Madrid after beating Getafe 3-0 at the weekend. In Europe, they opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory at Newcastle and will next host Paris Saint-Germain on October 1. In the league, their next fixture is away to Oviedo on Thursday. In a further blow, the club also confirmed midfielder Fermín López suffered a muscle injury in his left leg during the Getafe win. He is expected to be out for around three weeks. The double setback comes at a crucial stage of the season as Barcelona look to keep pace in the title race and continue their strong start in Europe.
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Hansi Flick’s men have already been making do without star man Lamine Yamal, who was injured while on International duty with Spain. Ahead of the Getafe game, Flick stressed that his return won’t be immediate and that “he needs time.”
