Barcelona have suffered a string of injuries in recent months, with several top stars missing months of action, including GaviFrenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo. There is positive news about the Spanish international.
According to ReliefHe could be back much sooner than expected, after undergoing surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament problem last November, and was scheduled to return in November. The 20-year-old midfielder has been working with the ball for a few days, and the feeling is positive. Gavi he wants to return, and now there is a real chance that he will return in October – despite the messages of calm about his recovery.
Vitor Roque (on loan at Real Betis): “Barcelona? It was a bit of a challenge for me. I had some chances, but not as much as I expected. My mind is clear now. I am completely focused on Betis and thank God for the opportunity to wear the national team jersey again.” Via @sport
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 7, 2024
Meanwhile Araujo is back Barcelona from Montevideo after his muscle tear, and is now in the second phase of his recovery. De Jong is due to up the ante in training now to see if his ankle holds up, but there will be no more patience from the club's medical staff if they see the Dutchman's injury not healed completely – he will be operated, with the memory of others who have refused fresh surgery in the club.
The Blaugrana are currently only down to Pablo Torre, Pedri, Dani Olmo and Marc Casado as options in midfield, although Eric Garcia can be used here as an auxiliary option. Fermin Lopez will return in mid-September, but the season-ending injury to Marc Bernal has made reinforcements much more crucial.
