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Gavi injured again, knee concern for Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Gavi was forced off against Elche with a suspected knee injury, raising concerns over his fitness.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi (22) was substituted in the first half of Sunday's 5-0 win over Elche due to a right knee concern. The injury is in the same knee that kept him sidelined for months after he tore his ACL and suffered a meniscus damage in November 2023.

Coach Hansi Flick stated the situation appears "better than feared" but confirmed Gavi will undergo an MRI scan. The young talent has struggled with injuries, missing 46 matches last season and 58 matches in a previous season. forestarrow.help