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Barcelona Confirms Gavi Knee Arthroscopy as Fermín López Ruled Out for Three Weeks

Hansi Flick must navigate early‑season fixtures with several young regulars unavailable.

Gavi, en la fase inicial del entrenamiento del día 30 en el que se luego se lesionó.
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Gavi en un calentamiento del Barcelona.
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Overview

  • Gavi will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Tuesday with Dr. Joan Carles Monllau, and a definitive timeline will follow a post‑op report.
  • Club guidance estimates Gavi’s absence at roughly five to six weeks after conservative treatment and stress testing failed to resolve a medial meniscus radial tear.
  • The injury affects the same knee Gavi had repaired for an ACL in 2023, though the damaged area is different and arthroscopy is expected to allow a faster recovery.
  • Fermín López has a left psoas‑iliacus muscle injury and is expected to miss about three weeks, including the Champions League match against PSG, with a potential return around October 18 versus Girona.
  • The layoffs for Gavi and Fermín add to existing injuries to Alejandro Balde and Lamine Yamal, tightening Barcelona’s options during a busy run of matches.