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Gavi stays an necessary participant for each Hansi Flick and the Barcelona squad. Since rising within the 2021/22 season, the La Masia graduate introduced a much-needed aggressive edge to the group.
Nevertheless, in current weeks has seen his affect within the beginning eleven wane. After recovering from harm, Gavi seemed to be an irreplaceable determine, however of late, his function has diminished.
Now not a everlasting starter
As reported by SPORT, it’s now evident that Hansi Flick considers him a part of the midfield rotation, with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong firmly established as starters.
Gavi is going through his most troublesome interval since his debut as he’s not a assured starter in midfield at Barcelona.
Flick has dealt with the 20-year-old’s return with nice care. The midfielder rejoined the group on the finish of October, with the coach step by step rising his taking part in time to assist him regain match health.
By December, he was as soon as once more a near-permanent fixture within the lineup, regardless of competitors from six different midfielders.
Gavi delivered robust performances, however Flick now seems to favour a extra attacking midfield setup, which has seen the younger Spaniard lose his place within the group.
Now not a sure starter. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
Current matches have confirmed this shift. Gavi didn’t begin in opposition to Alaves, was substituted at half-time in opposition to Sevilla after receiving a yellow card, and was additionally taken off in opposition to Rayo Vallecano after one other reserving.
The Spaniard remained on the bench for the match in opposition to Las Palmas and didn’t begin in opposition to Atletico Madrid both. When he did come on within the second half, it coincided with Atletico’s comeback, which noticed them overturn a two-goal deficit to safe a draw.
Flick values Gavi however has issues
Flick values Gavi’s aggressive spirit, which supplies the group with an additional edge in sure matches. Nevertheless, the midfielder is not a assured starter, usually being substituted or left on the bench.
One other concern for Barcelona’s teaching employees is Gavi’s aggressive type of play, which is more and more attracting the eye of referees in La Liga. His depth usually ends in bookings, a development Flick is eager to handle to make sure his effectiveness on the pitch.
Regardless of this setback, Barcelona stay absolutely dedicated to Gavi. The Catalans not too long ago secured him on a long-term contract and consider him as a key a part of their future.
However with Pedri and De Jong cementing their locations in midfield it leaves just one accessible spot, for which Gavi should contest with Marc Casado, Fermin Lopez, and, most importantly, Dani Olmo, Barcelona’s marquee signing this season.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.
