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Barcelona handed Gavi boost ahead of trip to Valencia

By WAF News Desk 1 min read
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Barcelona handed Gavi boost ahead of trip to Valencia

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is expected to hand his team a boost by returning to training on Thursday ahead of the weekend’s trip to Valencia in La Liga. Gavi was forced off in the first half of Barcelona’s opening game of…

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Barcelona midfielder Gavi is anticipated to resume training Thursday following a knee injury sustained during the opening league match against Elche. The midfielder was withdrawn in the first half and has remained absent since. His return to the squad provides a timely lift before Barcelona's La Liga fixture at Valencia this weekend.

What we know

  • Gavi suffered a knee problem in Barcelona's season opener versus Elche
  • The midfielder was substituted during the first half of that match
  • He is expected to rejoin training on Thursday ahead of Valencia trip

Why it matters

Gavi's availability strengthens Barcelona's midfield options for a competitive away fixture. His absence since the opening game made his return timeline uncertain, so confirmation of Thursday training represents meaningful progress in his recovery ahead of the Valencia challenge.

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