What was to be an evening without a hook turned to anxiety for the Blaugrana. Four days from the semi-final return of the Champions League against Inter Milan, a blow came to spoil the end of the match: Gavi left the lawn by boxing in the 79th minute. The young Andalusian environment, tenured at the start, complained of muscle pain at the back of the right thigh before lengthening on the ground, visibly embarrassed.
The face closed, the 19 -year -old was replaced by Eric García. And if the Catalan staff wants to be reassuring, the tension is palpable. “It does not seem to be serious“, tried to temper Hansi Flick after the meeting, while specifying that the player will be examined this Sunday.
An unwelcome alert
Gavi, as often, gave everything in the field. But this unexpected outing raises real concern two days from a decisive match in San Siro. Barça will have little time to blow: after an express return to Barcelona on Saturday evening, the team flies away on Monday for Milan, with barely a recovery session in the legs.
In this context, the slightest physical glitch becomes a puzzle for the medical staff. Because Gavi is not an average player. His role as a leader in the locker room, but also his ability to harass the opponent makes it an essential link in the Catalan device.
Small consolation batch for the player trained at the Masia: he avoided the suspension. Under the threat of a suspension match in the event of a new yellow card-just like Raphinha and Iñigo Martínez-Gavi avoided the worst on this side and can hold his place against Real Madrid if his body wants it.
But the fear of a C1 package could hurt much. The next hours will be decisive. Barça retains its breath.
To summarize
Gavi, the middle of FC Barcelona, left the field by limiting a match, raising concerns before the semi-final return from the Champions League against Inter Milan. Although the staff wants to be reassuring, his condition will be assessed. Its crucial role in the team makes its possible absence worrying.
