The ‘FIFA’ virus is characterized by the return of injured players after playing matches with their country’s national teams. The last day of the Euro 2024 Qualifiers left a great impact: Gavi. The 19-year-old young footballer will not play for the rest of the season due to a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Barcelonahis current club, completely regretted this situation and, decoration (current sports director) came forward to make clear the importance of his absence, showing all his support for the player.
“Today, Gavi is a player who cannot be replaced. There is no player available on the market to do his job, neither with his mentality, nor with his ability. Arguing about replacing Gavi is a mistake; It is a mistake to think that we are going to find a player to replace him. We won’t find it.”he indicated.
“We are very sad, but I am sure that he will come back strong, he will recover. He is a young boy who has incredible strength, and what we are going to do is help him come back strong, taking whatever time it takes to recover. And that is the most important”he added.
Currently, Gavi has had high participation with Barcelona. Despite his young age, he is fundamental in Xavi Hernández’s scheme. He has played 15 games this season. (including LaLiga and Champions League). Accumulate 2 goals in the competitions it played in the 2023/2024 cycle. Regarding the Euro Cup Qualifiers with Spain, he scored 2 times.
What did Deco say about the footballers’ calendar?
The last few months have seen a great run of matches for football players. Injuries have been a common topic, which is why clubs began to protest about how this affects annual planning. Precisely, Deco was one of those who spoke.
“FIFA pays compensation starting from the twenty-eighth day of injury that the footballer has suffered with his National Team, which is something that is bad because injuries usually last 3 weeks. It does not cover the first 28 days that FIFA gives us and It also does not cover the salary of players who are out for 7 or 8 months.”he pointed.
Statement from FC Barcelona about Gavi
The ‘Azulgrana’ institution issued an announcement through its official media in which it confirmed 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”, he noted in this regard.
With this, it is clear that The 19-year-old footballer will not only miss the European Championship in Germany, but also the Paris Olympics, since 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.
Options on the table for Barcelona
Although Thiago Alcántara is the main option, according to ESPN, Barcelona is also considering other alternatives. Among them, the names of Guido Rodríguez from Betis and Jorginho from Arsenal are mentioned. However, both present complications.
Rodríguez and Jorginho have one more year on their contracts with their respective clubs, extending until 2024, which makes their departure more complex and costly for Barcelona. Furthermore, both players act as pivots, not as interior players, so their signing could be more oriented towards the summer market.
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