Gavi’s Comeback Countdown: Is the Barcelona Star Ready for a First-Team Return?

Gavi's Comeback Update

Barcelona's 21‑year‑old midfielder Gavi is nearing the end of the tunnel he entered after his latest knee injury, signaling that his journey back to full speed at the club may be close.

On September 23, he underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair an injury to the medial meniscus of his right knee, including suturing the damaged area to preserve the cartilage.

At that time, the club estimated a recovery window of four to five months.

Mundo Deportivo reported that Gavi posted today a photo on his Instagram with Pedri, who is also sidelined, both wearing training gear on one of the training grounds at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, a clear sign of progress.

Hans Flick, Barcelona's coach, and his staff expect Gavi to rejoin the first team soon, a step that would precede medical clearance once he reaches the same level of fitness as the rest of the squad and is ready to play.

There is no fixed timeframe, but according to the club's schedule, medical clearance is expected by the end of February.

Flick is not rushing the return, but the five months the club mentioned will end on February 23.

Upon his return, Gavi will receive the necessary care, and there is no doubt he will be a valuable addition to the team in the crucial stage of the season.

Notably, reports have suggested that Barcelona issued a stern warning: another setback could mean immediate removal of the inner meniscus, potentially opening the door to degenerative arthritis and prompting an early retirement by shortening his career from roughly five to six years.

Punchline 1: If this comeback were a sniper shot, it would be perfectly timed—every moment on target, even the bench would applaud the precision.

Punchline 2: And if his knee could talk, it would whisper, “I’m back in five months, so you better be ready for the headlines.”