Gavi Injury Update

Gavi Injury Update: Latest Details, Recovery Timeline and Impact on Team

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Published - Sep 24, 2025, 08:53 AM

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Gavi Injury Update: Latest Details, Recovery Timeline and Impact on Team

Summary

FC Barcelona's star boy, Pablo Gavi, will be ruled out for five to six months after his recent surgery on his knee.
This ACL tear has affected his right knee, and surgery is the only option for this.
The 21-year-old has been forced to go under the knife, and his approximate return date is the start of 2026.

FC Barcelona's star boy, Pablo Gavi, will be ruled out for five to six months after his recent surgery on his knee, which will resolve a meniscus injury in his right knee, as per the official statement by the Barcelona official page. Pablo Gavi, who returned from an ACL injury, has not played a single match since August. Previously, the Blaugrana thought that the surgery would be avoidable, but that has not been proven in this case.

Pablo Gavi Injury Details

Pablo Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured. Previously, he was sidelined for 11 months due to an ACL tear, and since then, he has not played a full 90 minutes for his club and international team. This ACL tear has affected his right knee, and surgery is the only option for this.

Barcelona have released an official statement through their website, and we got this update via ESPN.

First team player Pablo Páez Gavira 'Gavi' has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around 4-5 months."

How Does Pablo Gavi's Injury Affect Barcelona?

FC Barcelona have recently confirmed that Pablo Gavi will be out for five to six months, due to surgery on his right knee. The problem came into the limelight when he was sidelined for 11 months due to an ACL tear. Pablo Gavi helps the team with an intense high-pressing style of play; his ability to dominate the opponent's midfield will be a major blow for the Catalan giant. His absence not only removes a key player for the team but also reduces a tactical option for the former German head coach, Hansi Flick. The club will prioritize Gavi's careful recovery, and now other youngsters have to step up to fill the void of the key man of Barca's midfield.

When Will Pablo Gavi Return?

The 21-year-old has been forced to go under the knife, and his approximate return date is the start of 2026, which will be a major blow for his international team and his club, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 is knocking on the door, and Barcelona also have major European commitments.

Will Pablo Gavi feature in the World Cup?

Pablo Gavi's approximate return date will be the start of 2026, and the teams have to decide the squad 1 month prior, so as of now, Luis de la Fuente, who is the head coach of the Spanish national team, is now finding a new midfield option for the team. As per some recent reports, he will not get enough time to prove himself for the World Cup. This will be a major blow for Gavi and the Spanish national team too.