Barcelona make decision on possible second knee operation for Gavi after midfielder suffers injury blow

Gavi has suffered a setback, experiencing discomfort in his right knee after a recent blow during training. According to Mundo Deportivo, the injury occurred on the same knee that was surgically repaired for a torn ACL in 2023, causing significant alarm for the club and the Spanish national team. The lingering pain forced the 21-year-old to miss Barcelona's last league match and withdraw from the Spain squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers.

While Barca are still pursuing conservative physical therapy, the possibility of a minor arthroscopic procedure to clean the knee and alleviate the pain is now being considered more seriously. The club's medical staff are reportedly trying various treatments to resolve the issue before resorting to surgery, but the option is gaining prominence as the discomfort shows little sign of subsiding on its own. The Spanish club have decided to give Gavi about three weeks for the physical therapy to take effect.

The concern surrounding Gavi’s knee is magnified by the severity of his previous injury, a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and an associated meniscus injury that kept him sidelined for 11 months. This background explains why the club are approaching this new issue with extreme caution. While initial reports from the club’s medical services downplayed the need for a second surgical intervention, the persistent nature of the discomfort have caused a shift in their thinking.

The hope is that the discomfort will subside, allowing Gavi to return to training and eventually to playing. However, if his condition does not improve during this period, the club will explore other scenarios, including the minor arthroscopic surgery. Should Gavi undergoes the procedure, his recovery timeline would be approximately one month, with a potential return tentatively around the Champions League match against PSG in October.