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Barcelona manager Xavi has stamped Gavi’s injury as a ‘significant loss’, saying that the young midfielder is an irreplaceable player in his squad.
The 19-year-old was earlier ruled out for the rest of the season and also for next year’s UEFA Euro after tearing his ACL during his international commitment for Spain against Georgia.
Gavi’s importance and Xavi’s consolation
As Barcelona prepare to take on Rayo Vallecano in their return to La Liga action following a gruelling international break, Xavi pressed the importance of the youngster during the media duties, saying that tomorrow’s game is precisely where he would have needed Gavi the most.
“It is a significant loss, a disgrace, he is an irreplaceable player because of the passion, desire, and courage he puts in. He is a player who contributes a lot to us and tomorrow is a game where we would precisely need Gavi,” said the manager as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
It is to be noted that Xavi experienced a knee injury of similar magnitude during his playing years. So while speaking about it, the manager explained that he had a talk with Gavi and he did share his personal experience with the youngster.
“I have spoken with him, I had the personal experience that made me a better footballer, more mature. I was aware that I had to take care of myself a little more, do prevention when necessary, and take care of the details.
“From there I became more professional. Don’t skip any recovery days, recover as best as possible. It’s very important to recover well.”
“Vallecas is always a very complicated field and in recent times, we have not been able to win. We recover players and with the mentality and desire to see if we finally beat Rayo,” he added on the challenge that awaits his team tomorrow.
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Author : Ash Reyna
Publish date : 2023-11-24 14:18:31
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