Gavi already knows, confirmed news, it's worse than the injury: 'He's going to...'

The latest news about Gavi has shaken FC Barcelona and all of Spanish soccer. What seemed like a minor injury to his right knee has turned into a problem of enormous magnitude. Yesterday, it was confirmed that the Andalusian will be sidelined for several months, which seriously complicates his immediate future.

At first, Barça's medical staff thought a simple arthroscopy would be enough for Gavi to stop feeling pain. The procedure was supposed to clean the damaged area and allow him to return within four or five weeks. However, what they found was much more concerning.

During the operation, the doctors found that Gavi's meniscus was more damaged than expected. There was no choice but to perform a complete suture to ensure full long-term recovery. That means an estimated recovery time of between four and five months.

Gavi, down and out

The blow has been enormous. Gavi was hoping to return quickly to regain his starting spot in Flick's line-up. Now he will have to go through a long process of rehabilitation and physical sacrifice.

The confirmation comes at the worst possible time for the Andalusian midfielder. Gavi's greatest dream was to be on the Spanish national team's roster for the 2026 World Cup. Everything pointed to him being able to achieve it if he completed a good season with Barça.

However, the timeline is clearly against him. If everything goes as planned, he will return to the field in February. That window is too tight to convince Luis de la Fuente in such a demanding event.

Gavi misses out on the World Cup

The Spanish national team will face the next World Cup with a consolidated and in-form group. Competing with players who will arrive in top shape after months of competition will be an almost impossible task for Gavi. His lack of match fitness will weigh too heavily in Luis de la Fuente's final decision.

According to what we've learned, Gavi is aware of the situation and is going through moments of great sadness. He knows he will have to say goodbye to the possibility of being at the 2026 World Cup. That was the great challenge that motivated him day after day in training.

Meanwhile, FC Barcelona loses a key pillar of its midfield. Flick will have to reinvent his scheme without Gavi's intensity and talent. Now, academy players like Bernal and Casadó will have to take on a more prominent role.

The Barça fans have rallied around the footballer from the very first minute. Supportive and encouraging messages haven't stopped appearing on social media. Everyone hopes Gavi can return stronger and with the same grit that has always defined him.