Gavi could have the match against …

In almost 48 hours, FC Barcelona will step on the pitch of the Estádio da Luz to see them Benfica In the first leg of the 16th round of the Champions League. A match from which Gavi Could be absent because his participation is doubtful. The Andalusian did not train with his teammates this Monday, so his commitment is not yet fully guaranteed this Wednesday.

In this 3 March a training session was planned, in which the players did not see minutes in the game the last Sunday Real sociedad In a higher intensity than the starters who had a restoration training. The blue-and-maroon '6' should be part of the first group, But a fever prevented him from putting on his kit.

The player approached Before he left the facilities without being able to work on the grass. His progress in the coming hours will determine his availability for the game on Wednesday, although the newspaper “Sport” will report that he should travel to Lisbon this Tuesday at 12 noon.

Gavi was also absent against real Sociedad

This health setback for Gavi had already prevented him from doing so Barça against Real last Sunday, as was confirmed by Flick in the press conference after the game. “I planned to start with Gavi, but he didn't feel good, he had a fever And we have changed the plan. That's why Olmo played, “said the German. A frustrating situation for the Andalusian, who absolutely wanted to step on the field in Montjuïc in order to regain the awareness that he has lost in the past few weeks.

Now, two days before the game against the Lisbon team, it seems difficult to imagine that the player from Los Palacios will be a starter in Da Luz. Not only because of doubts in connection with his state of health, but also because Dani Olmo seems to have taken over the lead in the race for the attacking midfield position. The Egellense has two assists against the Donostinras and is the favorite that begins this Wednesday, even though the club wants to proceed with maximum caution in front of the player due to the recent injury.