During this international break, the clubs had to follow their players with a lump in their stomach. Because as is often the case, several of them came back injured. This is particularly the case of Gavi who returned from the Spanish selection with a ruptured cruciate ligament. His season is already over and Barça finds itself in a bit of trouble in midfield. Obviously, Xavi quickly wants reinforcement in this position. But this is obviously not the opinion of Joan Laporta, its president.
During the Marca Awardsthe Barça president recalled that his team was sufficiently armed, even with Gavi’s injury, to achieve the objectives. “In principle we think we have a very competitive team and that the coach (Xavi Hernandez) has enough elements to continue having a good campaign”. Comments confirmed by Deco, the sports director. “The winter market is always tough and difficult. We are very sorry for Gavi’s injury. I think it’s irreplaceable, I’ve already said it publicly. We won’t find any player like him and it’s not that easy. We must focus on what we have. I think we have an important team, we are recovering footballers.
