It was the 24th minute of the match between Spain and Georgia, valid for date 4 of the Qualifiers for the Euro 2024when an image went around the world and put in check, not only the ‘Red’, but also the FC Barcelona: after a bad turn, the right knee of Gavi She got hooked and spread it out on the grass. At first glance, the image made it clear that it could be a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, something that was later confirmed after the first medical examinations by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Although at first there was no official statement, the ‘Azulgrana’ institution issued an announcement through its official media confirming the worst outlook for the midfielder. “Tests carried out this morning have shown that first team player Gavi has a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and an associated injury to the external meniscus. In the next few days he will undergo surgical treatment“, point out the culés.
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With this, it is clear that the 19-year-old footballer will not only miss the European Championship in Germany, but also the Paris Olympic Games, as this serious injury will leave him off the playing fields for the next eight months. On the other hand, the leadership of FC Barcelona is concerned about his recovery and will provide him with all the necessary support, both medical and psychological, so that he can overcome this difficult moment in his short football career.
The Andalusian, characterized by being a player who does not hide from his strong leg and usually gives his all in each split ball, will have to face a context foreign to him. Previously he had only suffered some back discomfort that left him out of the preseason matches with FC Barcelona, played in the United States. Beyond that, he was always physically well and will surely now focus on making his operation a success and then focus on his recovery therapies.
On the other hand, one of the most mortified by what happened was Luis de la Fuente, technical director of Spain, who tried to explain what happened in the conference after the 3-1 victory over Georgia. “He says it wasn’t because of a blow, it was because of a control that he stepped on wrong and his knee went. Gavi was perfect to play the game. It has been a disgrace. Gavi was broken and destroyed and he didn’t think that this could happen to him, who believe we are invulnerable.“, he said yesterday.
“I don’t even think about the Euro Cup with all that it means or anything like it. I only think about the health of the footballer. He just bothers me and worries me about that. Let’s see the tests tomorrow, but it is unlikely that it is anything less serious than it seems“added the 62-year-old coach, visibly affected by the situation his player is going through.
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What is the FIFA virus?
The FIFA virus refers to situations in which players return to their clubs after participating in international matches with injuries or physical problems, thus affecting the availability of these players for their teams. Long travel distances, change of environment and the intensity of international matches can contribute to an increase in the incidence of injuries or physical discomfort.
This term highlights the concern of football clubs for the health and physical condition of their players during periods of international matches, since teams depend largely on having their players in top shape to face national and international competitions. Many times these situations upset the teams’ work plan, since they are forced to sign players in the middle of the season if the market allows it.
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