Barcelona studies a solution for Gavi

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16/09/26 21:30:00

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Gavi, a 22-year-old midfielder for Barcelona, has lost prominence at the beginning of this season after overcoming a knock on his right knee and will have to fight for minutes against Rodri, Pedri, and Marc Bernal. Hansi Flick keeps the Andalusian in his plans, but the competition in midfield has reduced his playing time since August. The Barcelona transfer market is not working on an exit for now.

Gavi returns to Barcelona rotation

Gavi started the season as a starter against Elche, but had to leave the match before halftime after taking a knock on his right knee. Tests revealed a contusion, and he was sidelined for around ten days.

This issue caused him to miss the matches against Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano. He returned to the squad against Valencia, although Flick chose not to use him at Mestalla, where Rodri started alongside Pedri for the first time in the season.

His comeback occurred in the Champions League against Feyenoord. Gavi came on in the 83rd minuteto replace Rodri and played the final 11 minutes, in a match that Barcelona ended up winning 5-1. He completed 10 out of 11 passes and regained match fitness.

The current scenario explains the present difficulty. Rodri is already established as the starting central midfielder in Flick's setup, and Pedri maintains his regular role. The acquisition of the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has added an alternative that previously did not exist in the squad.

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Rodri and Marc Bernal complicate Gavi's path

The competition does not end with Rodri and Pedri. Marc Bernal is also becoming part of Flick's plans, even playing as an interior when the coach needs to manage Pedri's workload. Against Feyenoord, Bernal precisely substituted the Canary Islander in the 63rd minute and later shared several minutes with Rodri.

Bernal had received significant opportunities before Rodri's arrival. His ability to play both as a holding midfielder and interior allows Flick to adjust the structure without necessarily resorting to Gavi, although both profiles can coincide in certain scenarios.

Barcelona also has a fixture list that favors rotations. After the match against Levante on September 13th, the team will face Racing de Santander on September 16th and Sevilla on September 19th, before the next international break.

Therefore, Flick will have chances to distribute minutes among his midfielders. Gavi is now available, and his contract with Barcelona runs until June 2026, with a €1 billion release clause, as per the latest official contract published by the club.

Gavi's priority now is to regain space within the rotation without changing his position in the project. With Rodri settled in midfield and Marc Bernal gaining minutes, the upcoming matchdays will be crucial in determining how much influence the Andalusian can reclaim in Barcelona.

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