Barcelona injury news: GAVI to undergo key gap surgery on meniscus injury, Fermin set for a three -week spell on the sidelines

Barcelona game maker Gavi will undergo a key gap operation to treat a meniscus injury in his right knee, the club said on Monday.

Barcelona said that the decision to have the procedure was taken after Gavi had undergone ‘intense sporting stress tests’ after a more conservative treatment.

«The conclusion is that GAVI will guarantee the best possible recovery and return to competitive action, this Tuesday an arthroscopic (procedure) will undergo,» said the Catalan club.

The 21-year-old Gavi played only two games for Barcelona this season, both in August.

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Barcelona, ​​which Getafe defeated 3-0 on Sunday, is two points behind Real Madrid after five Spanish league games.

It opened the competition phase of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory in Newcastle.

The next Spanish league match is on Thursday in Oviedo. In the Champions League it then organizes Paris-Saint Germain on 1 October.

Barcelona also said on Monday that midfielder Fermin Lopez has a muscle injury in the left leg and will be offside for about three weeks. He was injured late in the team’s victory.

Published on September 22, 2025