Gavi's Injury Update: Barcelona Star Sidelined Until 2026

Barcelona Midfielder Gavi undergoes knee surgery, extended layoff expected

Barcelona midfielder Gavi undergoes knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 4-5 months, ruling him out until early 2026.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is set to miss up to five months after undergoing surgery on a knee injury, the club said Tuesday...

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has undergone surgery for a knee injury and is expected to be sidelined for 4-5 months. The club announced that Gavi had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus.

“Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around 4-5 months,” said Barcelona in a statement.

Given the estimated recovery time, Gavi is likely to be ruled out until early 2026. This means he will miss several crucial matches for Barcelona, potentially impacting the team's performance in La Liga and other competitions.

Gavi's absence will be significant for Barcelona, as he has been an integral part of the team's midfield. The club will need to rely on other players to fill the gap left by his injury, with potential candidates including Frenkie de Jong and Marc Casado.

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First team player Pablo Páez Gavira 'Gavi' has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around 4-5 months. pic.twitter.com/IvLzWYR7jC

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 23, 2025

The 21-year-old Spain international suffered a torn cruciate ligament in 2023 in the same knee.

He hasn't played since August, with Barcelona initially hoping conservative treatment would resolve the problem, without needing to resort to surgery.

He is now not set to return until early 2026, a year in which Spain are likely to be among the favourites to win the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.