Hansi Flick hugs Pablo Martin Paez Gavira Gavi as he returns to training with his team-mates for the first time in 11 months since a serious injury late last year.
Ufabet Sport reports that Pablo Martin Paez Gavira Gavi returned to training with his team-mates for the first time on Thursday to a warm welcome, although the 20-year-old midfielder only took part in part of the session.
Gavi has been making a steady recovery since he tore his ACL and meniscus in his left knee playing for Spain in November last year and the 20-year-old midfielder was able to train with his team-mates on Thursday, albeit only in partial form.
The club’s medical team are reportedly monitoring Gavi’s progress and will continue to assess the 20-year-old midfielder’s physical condition. The idea is for the Blaugrana to give Gavi a few more weeks of training and could be available after the October international break.
In that time, Barcelona are due to face Alaves UFABET on 6 next month before the international break in October, before returning to face Sevilla in the Liga on 20 October and then taking on Bayern Munich in the Champions League in midweek.
Guided by Barcelona’s medical staff and his inner circle, his recovery has been meticulous, without rushing, and respecting each stage of the process.
The club, for its part, does not want to rush his return to competition. It is expected that Gavi will be able to gradually reintegrate from October, but he is not expected to be at 100% until December. After nearly a year of inactivity, it will take time for him to regain his competitive rhythm, so his return to the team will be gradual and carefully planned.