Barcelona to be boosted by the return of key midfielder at the start of next season – report

Barcelona’s newly-appointed head coach Hansi Flick faces a busy summer ahead. The German will play a key role in not only creating the base for his new-look Barça squad but also properly assessing the current options at hand.

For a while, it was believed that Flick would not be fortunate enough to have Gavi – one of Barcelona’s most talented players – in action from the start of next season.

Big boost for Barcelona

However, according to MARCA, Barcelona fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Gavi’s recovery from his serious injury is progressing well.

The young midfielder is expected to be available for the beginning of the season, bolstering the Blaugrana squad.

However, there’s a note of caution alongside the positive news. While Gavi will be physically present, it’s understood he’ll need time to regain his peak performance level and recapture the form he displayed before the injury.

Gavi’s recovery is going well (Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images)

This period of readjustment is to be expected, given the severity of his injury and the natural recovery process.

One would expect that the club, medical staff, and Gavi himself are all taking a measured approach. Rushing him back to full throttle, after all, could risk further setbacks – something the club cannot afford.

Instead, the focus will be on a gradual return to form, ensuring Gavi is fully fit and ready to contribute meaningfully on the pitch.

Barcelona looking at alternatives

It is fair to conclude that Barcelona have truly missed Gavi’s services on the pitch. His absence has hit Barça harder than expected, which is why the club are not prioritising the addition of a new midfielder with a similar profile to Gavi.

As per reports earlier in the day, Barcelona are prioritising a move for Valencia starlet Javi Guerra, who shares a similar profile to Gavi.

Should Barcelona succeed in the pursuit, Guerra will likely serve as an alternative to Gavi, though he would mainly compete with other midfielders for the number six position.

In the meantime, though, Barcelona will look to ensure that the club’s economic problems are behind them so that Gavi can be registered for the season ahead.