Get up to speed with the injury update coming out of Barcelona as youngster Gavi is discharged from the hospital.
17-years-old Barcelona youngster Gavi was assisted off the pitch in the weekend match against Real Betis. Betis right-back smashed the ball right into the face from a close range, from which the Spaniard was unable to recover. He got on but suffered a concussion minutes later, resulting in the play coming to a haul.
LATEST NEWS | The tests carried out on Gavi have been satisfactory and he has been released from the hospital pic.twitter.com/I4Tbl3ZxaW
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 4, 2021
Barcelona Injury List, Update: Gavi Confident Of Facing Bayern After Being Discharged From Hospital
Xavi acted quickly and subbed in academy graduate Riqui Puig to control the midfield which suffered last night. Barcelona conceded a late goal in the second half owing to poor defending by the team. Meanwhile, the Blaugranas are seventh in the table long way back from the top, and are up against the Bavarian giants in the Champions League.
Last night’s horrific display against Betis will disrupt the momentum of the team who are balancing precariously in the Champions League, Therefore, they need to defeat Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena regardless of whatever happens in Lisbon. It will be interesting to see what happens in the midweek Champions League action.
The youngster has been discharged from the hospital after receiving a knock from the close range. Meanwhile, he will be available for team selection in the midweek clash against Bayern Munich which will decide the fate of the Blaugranas.
Xavi’s tenure at the club is taking a drastic turn with the team on the brink of elimination from the Champions League. Barcelona have to win the game in Germany if they want to qualify for the next round. Meanwhile, have a look at the long injury list of the club and the expected return date of the players.
FC Barcelona Injury List, News, Report, Status: Injured Players And Expected Return Date
1. Martin Braithwaite- Knee Injury
Denmark International is out since August owing to a knee injury which is a huge blow for the player as he was in good form. He has missed 21 games this season but will be back in the latter stages of December for team selection.
Expected Return Date: 30 December 2021
2. Sergio Roberto- Muscle Injury
Spanish midfielder Sergio Roberto has decided to have surgery on that right thigh muscle which was bugging him for a long time. Therefore, he will not be available for team selection for the remainder of the season.
Expected Return Date: 01 April 2022
3. Pedri- Muscle Injury
Young Spanish midfielder Pedri also sustained a muscle injury from which he recovered. However, the injury relapsed last week, and the Barcelona staff do not want to aggravate it more. He will be available for team selection in the latter stages of December.
Expected Return Date: 30 December 2021
4. Sergio Aguero- Heart Condition
Argentine forward made the switch from Manchester City but was injured for a long time. However, in his third match for Barcelona on October 31, he collapsed on the pitch and was immediately rushed to the hospital. He will be back in the month of February for team selection.
Expected Return Date: 01 February 2022
5. Ansu Fati- Hamstring Injury
Spanish wonderkid Ansu Fati recovered from a horrific knee injury but was sidelined just a few weeks ago owing to a hamstring injury. He has recovered from his hamstring but is still a doubt for the midweek clash against Bayern Munich.
Expected Return Date: 07 December 2021
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