FC Barcelona: a taulier is under pressure

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By: Manu Tournoux

This is one of the somewhat delicate subjects on the Barça side right now. What to do with Gavi? Since his return from injury to the fall, Andalusian has struggled to make an important place in the team, he who was one of the indisputable under the orders of Xavi. But for the moment, with Hansi Flick, he is confined to a replacement role. Competition fairly harsh in his post in the workforce, as well as the fact that he has no fixed position, clearly do not help.

However, all the Catalan media are unanimous on the fact that the German coach very much appreciates the midfielder. He would even be part of his favorite players in the workforce, especially because of his motivation and his seriousness during training sessions. In recent times, he has also played a little more regularly, having started 3 of the last 4 games of Barça, against Osasuna, Girona and Betis, Dani Olmo's injury helping. Meetings during which Gavi, without being at his best level, gradually gone up.

Gavi wants to prove

And as indicated Sportit is he who should still complete the trio of the middle alongside Pedri and De Jong against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The Iberian international is very motivated and wants to prove that he has his place. He is also determined to silence rumors which already evoke a possible departure, with rumors binding it to PSG which have come out in certain media and which, according to him, are completely false.

For the Catalan press, this match can be a turning point in the Gavi season. In the event of a good service, the doors of the eleven should be opened more regularly. But in the event that it goes badly in front of the German stable, the return of Dani Olmo will undoubtedly close him the doors of the eleven, while other players like Fermin Lopez could also have new opportunities. GAVI is warned: Barça will need its technical quality, its aggressiveness and its leadership on Wednesday, or it is he who will pay the price …