Gavi left on a stretcher after being left dazed by ball to the head

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Gavi had to leave the field of play injured. Screenshot/MovistarLaLiga

Gavi had to leave the field after just after the half hour on a stretcher after getting hit in the head by the ball by Hector Bellerin.

Gavi has once again suffered misfortune. The Barca academy player had to leave on a stretcher and after being immobilised against Betis following a blow to the head.

It came after getting hit in the head by the ball from Hector Bellerin. He also collided with Bellerin's knee as he fell as well. After a few moments, the Barcelona footballer went down dazed as he could not stay on his feet.

The medical services came on to attend to the Barca midfielder and, after a couple of minutes, they decided to bring the stretcher on to keep him still. 

Gavi, four days out from the huge Champions League clash, left the pitch on a stretcher and Riqui Puig took his place.

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