FC Barcelona had entered the 2024/25 season with many of their big names, de Jong, Gavi, and Ronald Araujo, injured. However, despite all these, the club has been going quite strong so far in the campaign, sitting at the top of the La Liga table, but their injury concerns haven't improved. Piling up to their injury list, the names of star players Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, and Ter Stegen, the club's injury concerns have been the only thing holding them back.
20-year-old Barca's midfield ace wants to mark a return as soon as possible
Although the Blaugrana club has benefitted with two injury returns, having got Ansu Fati and de Jong available recently, they could have a major boost after the international break. With reports suggesting that the Spanish midfield duo of Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo could be available for their games ahead, the Catalan club might have another return soon.
Since the season started, one of the most sought-after wishes by Barca fans has been to witness their passionate 20-year-old star Gavi back. Having established much repute at the heart of Blaugrana's midfield, the 20-year-old's return could magnify the intensity in their midfield many times. Being a Barcelona fan through and through, Gavi's union with Flick could work wonders in the manager's double-pivot system.
Not long ago, reports indicated that the player has been training spectacularly to mark his return sooner, with the recent updates being much more positive. As per sources, Gavi completed all 40-45 minutes in a training session mini-game, hinting towards his nearing return. Being the passionate Barcelona player he is, the 20-year-old prodigy wants to travel to the game against Sevilla.
While certainly, Gavi's injury recovery has been going brilliantly, with his return much closer, the club won't force his return earlier. Not to forget, earlier reports from Diario SPORT have hinted that the Barca board doesn't consider his return in October much favorable, considering that they have their highest-intensity games against Bayern and Real Madrid coming ahead.
Thus, closely analyzing the scenario, it looks much certain that, as has Flick's methodology been, he wouldn't take risks with Gavi against Sevilla or Bayern but rather transition him slowly in the setup. Barca fans would hope that whenever the player returns, he goes to mark a crucial contribution in the club's season ahead, helping in their quest for major titles this season.