Barcelona has officially confirmed that their midfielder, Gavi, is set to undergo surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during his time on international duty with Spain.
Diagnostic tests conducted on Monday morning revealed a complete tear of the ACL in Gavi's right knee, accompanied by an associated injury to the lateral meniscus.
The injury is a massive blow to both Gavi, Barcelona and Spain. The 19-year-old has become a key part of Xavi’s team and is immensely popular both among his team-mates and the club’s fans. It’s thought he will miss the next 7-9 months.
Xavi has regularly described Gavi as the team’s “heart and soul” due to his tenacity and desire for the game and will undoubtedly be really upset to see him ruled out with such a devastating injury.
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