Barcelona homegrown midfielder unlikely to return until March as he continues recovery | Barca Universal

"FC Barcelona have been without one of their key midfielders, Gavi, for more than two months now. The Spanish international is recovering from an internal meniscus injury in his knee, for which he had to undergo arthroscopic surgery back in September. Gavi unlikely to return until March 2026. Earlier today, Barcelona held their final training session before hosting Atletico Madrid this Tuesday at the Spotify Camp Nou."

"Gavi's meniscus was sutured in order to preserve it. This procedure extends the recovery period but offers greater long-term protection. The club's medical staff estimate a total absence of between four and five months, meaning he is not expected to return to competition until the end of February or, more likely, the beginning of March. In the meantime, the Spanish international will continue with his individual rehabilitation plan,"

Gavi has been sidelined for over two months while recovering from an internal meniscus injury that required arthroscopic surgery in September. The meniscus was sutured to preserve it, a choice that lengthens recovery but gives greater long-term protection. He made a brief appearance on the pitch without crutches but did not join group training. Club medical staff estimate a four-to-five month absence, so a return is unlikely before late February or, more likely, March. Gavi will continue an individual rehabilitation programme and aims to be fit for Barcelona duties and the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations.

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