The manager of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, went to the media after the 1-0 victory over Alaves, offering a very necessary tranquility for fans with respect to Gavi’s condition.
The young midfielder had to be replaced after a severe head in the head with Tomas Conechny. Both players were immediately taken to the hospital for an additional evaluation, where they underwent computerized tomographs to evaluate their injuries.
Laporta personally visited Gavi after the incident and confirmed that there was no reason for great concern. He shared that Gavi was fine despite the hard blow he had suffered.
The player had even expressed his desire to continue playing, showing his fighting spirit. It was also reported that Conechny was in stable condition after the incident.
“Okay, I just talked to him. It was a very hard blow, I wanted to continue playing, and he told me.
“He and Conechny are fine. It was a scare, but the cues can rest easily “, These trips cited by Mundo Deportivo.
While the collision was alarming, fans can now breathe relief knowing that both players are on the road to recovery.
What really happened to Gavi?
The game took an intense turn only eight minutes after the start when Gavi collided largely with Conechny during a contest blamed for possession. Both players ended up extended in the field, clearly shaken by the impact.
The classmates worried on both sides quickly gestured to the banks, urging the medical staff to intervene as the situation seemed serious.
The game stopped abruptly for about five minutes when medical staff ran to the field. They carefully evaluated the condition of both players, who remained visibly stunned from the violent clash.
Finally, it was clear that substitutions would be necessary, and both players were escorted outside the field. However, as confirmed by Barcelona, the midfielder is fine at this time.