Barcelona future captain has come back ‘stronger than ever’ following injury layoff

In a major positive update, journalist Santi Ovalle reports that Barcelona midfielder Gavi has come back ‘stronger than ever’ following his extended injury layoff and is eager to get back to playing.

The La Masia midfield sensation, who is seen as a future club captain within Barça, has been out since November last year due to an ACL injury, but returned to training last month.

Gavi’s objective: Return as soon as possible

Now, as per the report, Gavi has one clear objective: to return to action as soon as possible. is eager to make his return to the squad under new manager Hansi Flick.

The Spanish international appears to have come back ‘stronger than ever’ and has been training with the group for the past month.

Eager to come back. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Today’s session marked a particularly significant milestone for the 20-year-old, who completed a full 40-minute practice match (forming a midfield partnership with Frenkie de Jong) at an impressive intensity.

Gavi is in good shape and maintaining a strong training rhythm with his teammates. However, club officials have to hold him back because he wants to return immediately, the report states.

Barcelona’s No. 6 has set his sights on the match against Sevilla after the international break, but the final decision will rest with the technical staff in consultation with the medical team.

Gavi’s imminent return represents excellent news for Barcelona, for both his leadership and footballing qualities, especially with the club currently facing a crowded injury list following Ferran Torres’ recent setback.

Flick has seven other players sidelined – Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, and Marc Bernal, who is suffering from the same injury as Gavi.