Gavi to undergo knee surgery in fresh Barcelona injury crisis  

Barcelona midfielder Gavi will undergo knee surgery on Tuesday after the club confirmed that his meniscus problem requires an arthroscopic operation.

The 21-year-old has not featured since late August and had initially been placed on a conservative treatment plan.

However, after undergoing “intense sports stress tests” on Sunday, Barcelona’s medical team decided surgery was necessary to secure a full recovery.

The injury affects the same knee where Gavi suffered a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus damage in 2023, which sidelined him for nearly a year.

“To guarantee the best possible recovery and return to competitive action, Gavi will undergo an arthroscopic examination,” Barcelona said in a statement.

The club did not specify a timeline for his return, raising fears of another lengthy spell out.

Meanwhile, midfielder Fermín López also joined Barcelona’s injury list after sustaining a hip muscle problem during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Getafe.

He is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks.

With Gavi, López, Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, and Marc-André ter Stegen all unavailable, Barcelona’s injury crisis deepens at a crucial point in the season.