Gavi shocked the doctors during the knee examination

The knee arthroscopy exposed a grim truth for Gavi. The young Barcelona talent must take an extended hiatus from playing and is at risk of missing the next World Cup in summer.

According to Diario AS, doctors had to deliver bad news to Gavi that his injury was much more severe than initially diagnosed. Not only were the ligaments affected, but the knee cartilage was also damaged, extending the recovery period to at least 4-5 months. If all goes well, he could only return as early as February next year.

Sources revealed that upon hearing this news, Gavi completely broke down. The 2004-born prodigy couldn’t hold back his emotions realizing he would be away from the pitch for a long time. "He collapsed upon learning he would be sidelined for at least 4-5 months" - Diario AS disclosed.

What shocked everyone further was that no one within Barcelona expected the situation to be this severe. Even the surgeon was surprised upon opening the knee and discovering the injury was worse than anticipated. "Even the operating doctor was stunned by what they found inside Gavi’s knee" - additional information from AS.

Previously, the Catalan club announced that Gavi would only be out for a maximum of 5 weeks. However, the arthroscopy results forced the club to correct this, confirming the player needs at least 4-5 months for full recovery. This is a huge shock for Barca’s locker room as they lose one of their most important young pillars.

Gavi’s absence will undoubtedly leave a significant gap in Barcelona’s gameplay, especially as coach Hansi Flick is working hard to build a stable squad. The Spanish national team will also face challenges without this energetic midfielder during the crucial upcoming period.

Concerns deepen as Gavi is likely to miss the World Cup next summer. For a young player eager to prove himself, this is truly a heartbreaking blow. "Gavi is deeply distressed, and the priority now is to help him recover mentally from this major setback," Diario AS emphasized.

Despite the tragic situation, Gavi reassured fans after surgery. He affirmed: "Those who know me understand that I will come back whenever needed to protect Barca and my loved ones till the very end." The young midfielder also sent a powerful message: "True heroes are not made in moments of success, but in the times they rise after falling… Thank you all for your support."

This is not the first time Gavi has faced a tragic injury. In 2023, the Spanish midfielder also missed nearly a year due to a similar injury, causing him to miss the EURO in Germany. This time, while Barca and Spain struggle to find replacements, fans admire Gavi’s resilience and believe he will come back stronger than ever.