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Gavi Injury Concerns After Barcelona Substitution

Barcelona's Gavi was forced off at halftime against Elche with right knee injury concerns, the same knee that kept him out for months in 2023.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi (22) requested substitution before halftime in Sunday's 5-0 win over Elche, signaling discomfort in his right knee. The injury is to the same knee that suffered an ACL tear and meniscus damage in November 2023. zeppelin.cool

Coach Hansi Flick reported the situation appears better than initially feared, with Gavi showing improvement after the match. The young player, who missed 46 Barcelona matches last season, will undergo an MRI scan to determine the extent of the injury.