Barcelona issue Gavi injury update after Elche win
ELCHE, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Pablo Gavi of FC Barcelona leaves the pitch with the medical staff after suffering an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Elche CF and.
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ELCHE, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Pablo Gavi of FC Barcelona leaves the pitch with the medical staff after suffering an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on August 23, 2026 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona have issued a statement on Gavi after the midfielder picked up an injury during
Gavi had to be replaced in the first half of the match after sustaining a knee problem. However, the club have now confirmed that there is no serious injury and it’s just a bruise.
“First team player Gavi took a knock to his right knee during yesterday’s game,” the club said in a statement.
“Medical tests carried out this morning have confirmed that it is only a bruise. He is expected to return to training shortly.”
‼️𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 First team player took a knock to his right knee during yesterday's game.
Medical tests carried out this morning have confirmed that it is only a bruise.
He is expected to return to training shortly. — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)
a message on social media, telling fans: “Thanks to those who are always by my side, supporting me and sticking with me through thick and thin!! I don’t know any other way to experience football—sorry for putting you through so much suffering.”
It’s great news to hear that Gavi has avoided another injury and will be back soon. Barcelona return to action on Wednesday in La Liga at home to Athletic Club.
