Overview

• The midfielder had successful surgery on Tuesday performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau under the supervision of the club’s medical staff.
• Doctors carried out an arthroscopy on his right knee and sutured the internal meniscus to preserve the tissue.
• The club now estimates a recovery window of roughly four to five months, extending earlier guidance of about six to eight weeks.
• Surgery followed an intensive conservative program that did not resolve symptoms or eliminate pain during play.
• The longer layoff reshapes Barcelona’s midfield plans during a busy run, and Gavi aims to reestablish himself for Hansi Flick and Luis de la Fuente once cleared.