"He'll travel with us. He's training with us, but he's not ready to play yet. Maybe after the next break. We'll see. With Gavi back at Flick's disposal, the range of possibilities for the Barcelona squad expands significantly. The German coach knows that the midfielder's return adds a high-quality option to a midfield that has been heavily affected by injuries in recent months."
"He is a player capable of leading the press and aggressively chasing the ball to recover possession, dropping deeper to help the pivot during build-up play, and driving forward into the opponent's penalty area. In short, Gavi contributes energy, intensity and creativity - qualities that perfectly match what Flick demands from his midfielders."
Gavi, a La Masia academy product, is close to completing his comeback following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee's external meniscus. While not yet ready for high-intensity matches against Athletic Club and Newcastle United, he is training with the squad and traveling with the team. Manager Hansi Flick confirmed Gavi may be available after the next break. His return provides significant relief to Barcelona's midfield, which has been depleted by injuries to Frenkie de Jong and Pedri. Gavi's versatility—combining pressing intensity, possession recovery, build-up play, and attacking contributions—makes him invaluable to Flick's tactical demands during this crucial season stage.
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