Gavi's First Comments on Long-Term Injury Absence

Spanish talent Gavi of Barcelona expressed his sadness over his long absence from the field after undergoing knee surgery in the past few hours, while trying to reassure the fans about his condition.Gavi underwent arthroscopic surgery in recent hours after his knee injury, and his absence from matches has been confirmed to range from four to five months due to this injury.Neither Barcelona nor Gavi personally expected the absence to extend to such a long period, especially since the operation was simple and the injury itself was not that severe.True Champions Aren't Made in Moments of SuccessGavi posted a picture on his official Instagram account a little while ago, showing him after the surgery, with his friends from Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, Ronald Araujo, and Pedri, appearing in it, to reassure the fans.Gavi commented on the picture he posted a short while ago, saying: "Those who know me know that I will return as much as it takes to defend Barcelona and my family until the end.".He continued: "A true champion is not made in moments of success, but in the moments when he rises after falling. Thank you all for the messages of support and affection."Barcelona will play against Real Oviedo tomorrow, Thursday, September 25, in the sixth round of the Spanish La Liga 2025/2026 season, at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium.Who Will Replace Gavi at Barcelona?According to Spanish media reports, Barcelona does not intend to sign a new midfielder in the upcoming winter transfer window to replace Gavi, and the club intends to rely on the existing players in the squad, most notably Eric Garcia, who can play in that position.