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Barcelona’s recent 2-1 loss to Atlético Madrid was painful, but Gavi was one of the few bright spots.
The young midfielder played 64 titanic minutes, demonstrating his eagerness to adapt to Hansi Flick’s tactical scheme. Despite not playing in his most natural position, Gavi’s performance was a reminder of what he is capable of, Diario SPORT reports.
Gavi: Finally ready with Hansi Flick?
Flick has tried Gavi in multiple roles this season, including central midfield, a more traditional midfield role, and as an attacking midfielder.
In his last outing he replaced Dani Olmo, functioning almost as an additional striker. This was not his first foray into that position; He had a brief cameo against Leganés in a similar role.
Against Atlético, Gavi’s involvement was total, pressing from the front, and his effort was palpable throughout his stay on the field.
His performance wasn’t just about effort; Gavi was directly involved in the build-up to Pedri’s goal, demonstrating his ability to make crucial plays under pressure.
His aerial prowess was also evident with a powerful header that narrowly missed.
A visibly impressed Flick highlighted Gavi’s important step in adapting to Barcelona’s evolving style of play without being asked specifically about it.
Gavi’s versatility was further underlined by his past performances, especially in the 2023 Super Cup, where he not only scored but also assisted in the 3-1 victory.
With Lamine Yamal sidelined, Gavi could potentially fill the false left winger role alongside Olmo and Raphinha, with Lewandowski up top.
His recovery from a serious knee injury has evidently been successful. Now the aim will be to use Gavi’s track record to help Barcelona recover from their worst run in La Liga in 16 years.
