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'ACL tear + meniscus injury' Garvey has successful surgery...long rehab begins
Gabi, who went down with a torn ACL and meniscus injury, had successful surgery. He now begins a long rehabilitation.
"Gabi underwent successful surgery today to repair his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and a meniscus repair," Barcelona announced on the club's website.
Gabi started against Georgia in the 10th match of their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group A match at the Estadio José Sorolla in Valladolid, Spain on July 20, but went down with the injury in the 19th minute.
Spain won the match to stay in first place, but they couldn't celebrate. That's because they lost Gabi to injury. In the 19th minute, after receiving a pass from Ferran Torres, Gabi collided with an opponent while defending the ball. Gabi complained of pain and was replaced by Oyin Sanchez in the 23rd minute.
A post-match examination revealed a ruptured cruciate ligament. Spanish outlet As reported, "Preliminary tests have confirmed that Gabi has ruptured his ACL. Gabi will be out of action for at least six months. In severe cases, it could be up to eight months." Gabi traveled to Barcelona for further tests and was eventually diagnosed with anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage.
Gabi's injury sparked outrage in Barcelona. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, "Barcelona didn't understand Gabbi's decision to play against Georgia. They believe he was overused in a game that was not an important one."
Gabbi's injury is an emergency for both the Spanish national team and Barcelona. Gabi made his professional debut in the 2021-22 season, and since his rookie campaign, he has made 34 appearances in the league. Last season, Gabi was also a key midfielder for Barcelona. His workload in the middle of the park was a huge boost, and his clever use of his teammates created several crucial chances. Gabi quickly became an integral part of the Barcelona team and played 49 games in all competitions last season. He quickly became an integral part of the team and played 49 games in all competitions last season.
Gabi has been a consistent performer this season. His inconsistent play has made him a pivotal part of the midfield. When Frankie De Jong went down with an injury, it put a lot of pressure on Gabi's shoulders. In that situation, Barcelona lost Gabi.
Barcelona is focused on both the league and UCL. In the league, they are in third place with 30 points, behind Girona and Real Madrid. In the UCL, they're at the top of their group with four wins 사설토토 and one loss. Barcelona has been plagued by injuries to key players. With the addition of Gabi to the injury list, Barcelona's woes are only going to get worse.
Spain also has a lot to worry about. Spain has several tournaments coming up next year. Euro 2024 will be held in Germany next June, followed by the Olympics in Paris, France next July. If it weren't for the injury, Gabi would likely have been a part of both.
But Gabi's long-term injury changed that. Gabi is an energizing player with a lot of activity in the Spanish midfield. He'll likely be back before Euro 2024 starts, but it's unclear if he'll be able to maintain his previous form after such a long layoff. In addition, his cruciate ligament injury will require a lot of time to get back to his previous form. Gabi"s injury is a big problem for both Barcelona and Spain.
