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Gavi Sets Return Date: Barcelona’s Midfield Maestro Aims for a Five-Month Comeback

28 December 2025

Gavi Sets Return Date: Barcelona’s Midfield Maestro Aims for a Five-Month Comeback
Gavi eyes a comeback as Barcelona push for silverware.

Gavi’s Recovery Update

Spanish midfielder Pablo Gavi gave Barcelona fans a hopeful update on his recovery from a knee tendon injury, while urging his teammates to stay focused on trophy campaigns.

Gavi has been sidelined since the start of the season due to a serious knee injury.

In comments relayed by Mundo Deportivo, he said: 'Everything is going according to plan. I wish Barcelona a happy year ahead, and I hope we win every possible title this season.'

On his injury, he added: 'I am sticking to the set deadlines... so far everything is going well.'

He continued: 'What matters most is being with the team and working on a full recovery as quickly as possible.'

Regarding his return, he said: 'In theory, I should be ready to play in about five months; you learn a lot when such injuries happen, but above all, you must stay patient.'

He noted: 'The hardest thing is watching my teammates from the sidelines and not being able to play.'

He added: 'They are having a great season, but we cannot relax as no trophy is yet certain.'

Gavi also praised his teammates: 'I have no complaints about my teammates; Araújo, Pedri, Lamine Yamal are always there for me.'

On his goals for the new year, he concluded: 'All I want is to recover and return to action with my team, and we hope to win many titles this season; that would mean another fantastic campaign, like last season. There is also the World Cup with Spain, and I hope to be ready to participate.'

Punchline 1: 'If patience were a transfer window, Gavi would have bought the whole midfield.'

Punchline 2: 'Gavi’s rehab is so precise that even a sniper would take notes; target five months, return with a smile.'

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Gavi expect to be ready to return?

He estimates around five months from the time of the update, with optimism for a full return to action.

Which teammates have supported him during recovery?

Araújo, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal have been notably supportive.

What are his goals for the year?

To recover fully, help Barcelona win multiple titles this season, and aim for World Cup participation with Spain.