The start of the year has been very positive for Gavi. The midfielder from Los Palacios y Villafranca was already a starter in the last match of 2024, against Atlético de Madrid, and gave a great version. However, at the start of 2025 he is finding the prominence and continuity that he had under the command of Xavi Hernández in the stage prior to the complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Of the 4 matches that FC Barcelona has played in the restart after the Christmas break, the young midfielder has participated in all of them. Against Barbastro, he had the opportunity to play 45 minutes, coming on at half-time for Pedri. However, in the semi-final and final of the Spanish Super Cup, as well as in the round of 16 tie of the Copa del Rey, he has started. Also, in addition to gaining stripes in the engine room, he has scored 2 goals and given 1 assist in the last 3 games.
Flick has rationed his minutes until now
In November 2023, Gavi suffered a long-term injury that has kept him off the pitch for eleven months. Upon his return, Hansi Flick, aware of the importance of gradually regaining sensations after such a serious problem, has been rationing his minutes. In fact, since he reappeared on the pitch against Sevilla, 7 games passed until he started against Celta. Afterwards, his minutes have not been increasing, but he has returned to participate gradually, with the aim of ensuring a prosperous future performance.
The first big game he played under the command of the German coach was against Atlético. He started, played 64 minutes and gave a great performance. Likewise, his performance against Barbastro has helped him earn a starting place against Athletic Club, Real Madrid and Real Betis. The fact is that it is something logical, since Gavi contributes wherever he is asked. He lives in his overalls and, just as he recovers the ball with a cut in his own area, he assists his teammates and scores goals. Hansi said in the preview of the match against Celta that the player told him that he can play anywhere because he will give his all he can play anywhere because he will give his all and it has been clear that he did not deceive him.