Gavi received Spain’s World Cup squad call after months of sacrifice, pain, and behind-the-scenes work. He became emotional when Luis de la Fuente included him, especially after battling back from a serious knee injury during the season. He embraced the physiotherapists who supported his recovery, reflecting the effort he put in to return. His goal was to recover in time, regain match rhythm, and convince the national team coach he could contribute at the tournament. Despite two major knee setbacks, he maintained confidence in the coaching staff. His return to action on March 15 made the fitness timeline demanding, so Barcelona coordinated medical, coaching, and fitness specialists to rebuild readiness while avoiding unnecessary risks. He played 13 matches and just over 700 minutes, with physical readiness prioritized.
"The Barcelona midfielder only returned to action on March 15, meaning the timeline to regain full fitness before the World Cup was extremely demanding. Every minute he played towards the end of the season became part of a carefully managed plan involving Barcelona's medical staff, coaching team and fitness specialists. Although Gavi featured in only 13 matches this season and accumulated just over 700 minutes, the priority was always physical readine"
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