Barcelona Midfielder Gavi Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear
The injury, sustained during a match against Georgia, adds to Barcelona's ongoing injury crisis, particularly in the midfield.
- Gavi, Barcelona's 19-year-old midfielder, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee during a match against Georgia, which is expected to sideline him for the rest of the season and next summer's European Championship.
- Barcelona sources expressed frustration that Spain manager Luis de la Fuente allowed Gavi to continue playing after he was hurt in a collision with Georgia's Luka Lochoshvili.
- Gavi has been indispensable for Barcelona, being the third most used player in the team after goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and summer signing Ilkay Gundogan.
- Barcelona is already facing an injury crisis, particularly in the midfield, with Sergi Roberto and Frenkie de Jong still out injured.
- Gavi's injury is reminiscent of Pedri's case, who also faced constant injuries following a season of high number of matches.