Barcelona‘s midfield faces a setback as Gavi will undergo surgery to address a meniscus injury in his right knee, the club announced monday. Concurrently, Fermín López is sidelined with a muscular injury in his left leg, adding to the team’s injury concerns.
The injuries to both players present a challenge for Barcelona as they navigate a demanding schedule in La Liga and the Champions League. Gavi, 21, experienced discomfort that persisted despite conservative treatment, leading to the decision for an arthroscopic procedure. Barcelona stated the surgery aims to “guarantee the best recovery and return to competitive dynamics.” López’s injury, sustained during Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Getafe, is expected to keep him out for approximately three weeks.
Following “intense sports effort tests,” barcelona persistent surgery was necessary for Gavi’s meniscus issue. The club has not yet specified a recovery timeline for the young midfielder, who has appeared in two matches this season, both in August.
Currently,Barcelona trails real madrid by two points in the Spanish League standings after five games. They secured a 2-1 Champions League win against Newcastle in their group stage opener. Their upcoming schedule includes a La Liga match against Oviedo on Thursday and a Champions League clash with Paris-Saint Germain on October 1st.
Barcelona reported López’s injury occurred at the end of the Getafe match. The club will monitor his progress closely during his anticipated three-week recovery period.
