Gavi ready to play for Barcelona after injury – Flick

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said young midfielder Gavi is able to face Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga after a long injury lay-off.

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The 21-year-old Spain international suffered a severe knee injury in August and will be on the bench at Camp Nou this weekend.

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“He’s available, I’m happy, maybe he’s also available for some minutes, it’s good to have him back and you can see in the training his dynamic,” Flick told reporters.

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“I like what I see, but also we have to take care of him.”

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Gavi, who also missed most of the 2023/24 season with another knee injury, is a tenacious midfielder that can offer intensity in midfield that La Liga leaders Barca have missed at times this season.

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“At the moment he’s got the right attitude from what I can see and this is good,” added Flick.

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“I love his intention to play, to give everything for this club and this team, and it’s good news that he’s back.”

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Barcelona hold a four-point lead at the top of the table on Real Madrid, who face Elche on Saturday, and will face Newcastle on Wednesday in the Champions League.

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“We will see,” said Flick, when asked if teenage star Lamine Yamal might be rested for Sevilla’s visit to Catalonia.

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AFP

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