BARCELONA faces a significant setback as the promising talent Gavi sustains an ACL tear during international duty.
The 19-year-old, who started for Spain against Georgia in a Euro qualifier on Sunday, had to be withdrawn by manager Luis de la Fuente.
Gavi was visibly in pai𝚗 as he limped off the pitch, attempting to continue but ultimately leaving in tears.
The latest reports indicate that he has torn his ACL and damaged his meniscus, forcing him out for the remainder of the season. Fabrizio Romano suggests a recovery period of seven to nine months, pending further tests to determine the full extent of the injᴜry. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has confirmed a serious injᴜry to his right knee, with additional assessments required to assess the severity. Team-mate Ferran Torres paid tribute to Gavi by lifting his number nine shirt after scoring a goal, indicating the presumed severity of the injᴜry.