Gavi faces surgery option amid knee concerns

Injuries have once again become a concern for Gavi Paez. After recovering from a cruciate ligament rupture that sidelined him for months, the Barcelona midfielder may require another spell under the knife.

This time, it's discomfort in his right knee that will keep him out of action for at least the next three weeks, according to reports in 'Sport' and 'Mundo Deportivo'. The club's initial approach is to pursue conservative treatment to avoid surgery.

However, 'AS' points out that, despite the desire to avoid surgery, it remains a possibility. If Gavi does not recover from the discomfort within those weeks, he will undergo an arthroscopy on his right knee to facilitate a full recovery.

It is common for players who have suffered a long-term injury to experience subsequent issues, such as the one Gavi is facing. On this occasion, the problem lies in the internal meniscus, according to 'SER', which was not affected by the initial injury.

The progress of the conservative treatment will be crucial in determining whether Gavi will need to undergo surgery or whether he will be available for Barcelona before the October international break.