Analysis: Evaluating five possible options that Barcelona have to replace Gavi following ACL injury
Barcelona were rocked earlier this week when it was confirmed that Gavi had tore his anterior cruciate ligament and damaged his meniscus during Spain’s victory over Georgia on Sunday evening. The 19-year-old is expected to be out of action for a minimum of nine months, meaning that his season is over.
Gavi has been a mainstay so far this season for Barcelona, as he has been for the most part since making his first team debut. However, his injury now leaves the Catalans one midfielder light for the remainder of the campaign.
Furthermore, with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong just coming off serious injuries, Barcelona are not in the best stead in terms of their midfield options. As such, there has been growing speculation that they are set to enter the market in January to sign another, so as to ensure that there are no depth problems in the second half of the season.
MD have compiled a list of five possible targets that Barcelona could sign in January. Due to their financial problems, only a loan is viable, and these players could be possible.
Giovani Lo Celso
Lo Celso has been a Barcelona target for the last few months. He was heavily linked during the summer, but in the end, nothing materialised and he remained at Tottenham Hotspur. However, he could again be a possible option for the Blaugrana.
Lo Celso is a very good creative midfielder, and he has shown that during his previous spells at Villarreal. He would fit Xavi Hernandez’s system very well, and the Barcelona head coach is a big fan of the Argentine. Unfortunately, a deal looks very unlikely as Spurs are reportedly set to keep him at the club until next summer at least.
Fabian Ruiz
Fabian is an excellent accomplished midfielder, although he has struggled since joining
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