FC Barcelona are clear that they will not run the slightest risk with the returns of Gavi and Frenkie de Jong. The Blaugrana squad urgently needs their presence in a midfield 'depleted' by injuries, but it is precisely this need that has led Hansi Flick and his staff to not rush their return. Both players will have a relevant role this season, so prudence is the flag of their processes to avoid future relapses.
A premise applied especially in the case of the Los Palacios player. The footballer is close to completing a year off the pitch after his very serious knee injury, which is why Can Barça has monitored his day to day in detail so that his recovery is optimal.
The sensations with the '6' are increasingly better, even overcoming stages of the process better than expected until returning to training with the rest of the group about 10 days ago. The footballer has combined part of the sessions with the group with his specific work, with his vibrations and his evolution being monitored at all times.
Frenkie, very close to returning to the first team
For his part, Frenkie's return would be getting closer. According to 'SPORT', the planning with the Dutchman has been similar to that of Gavi, participating normally in all the exercises without physical contact, such as rondos, activation, among others. They also participate in the conservations, but they do so as 'wild cards'. With a bib of another colour and either outside or inside, serving as support for both teams.
Thus, everything points to De Jong being the first to enter the next phase and will complete the training normally with the rest of the first team. If everything goes according to plan, in the matches against Osasuna next weekend or Young Boys on the second day he could wear the Barça shirt again.
Meanwhile, Gavi's return, with luck and optimism, could happen before the international break. However, the Blaugrana team will handle his return with more patience and without any rush. Flick, despite the team's needs, will not rush his return, although his returns are eagerly awaited by the German coach.