A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona is facing up to an extended incoming spell on the sidelines.
That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Gavi as the player in question.
Youngster Gavi for his part of course set alarm bells sounding across Catalunya’s capital late last month.
This came after word was forthcoming that the 21-year-old had picked up an injury problem in the same knee in which he previously tore the ACL.
Ensuing reports have varied widely when it comes to the extent of the issue, as well as how long Gavi is likely to be sidelined.
On Monday, the player, his family and entourage in turn sat down for a meeting with Barcelona and the club’s medical staff.
And the takeaway from as much proved far from encouraging…
As per a report from Sport, it is now considered increasingly likely that the Blaugrana will abandon their conservative treatment plan in favour of sending Gavi under the knife:
‘The option of being operated on and undergoing arthroscopy gained weight during this morning’s meeting at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. If he has to undergo surgery on the internal meniscus of his right knee, Gavi would miss between four and six weeks of competition.’
*Update* – Barcelona have since officially announced plans to send Gavi under the knife.
Conor Laird – GSFN
