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22nd November 2023 5:00:00 AM
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Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has extended his well-wishing sentiments to Gavi through a letter, expressing the club's full support after the Barcelona midfielder was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament sustained while playing for Spain on Sunday, according to a source informed ESPN.
Pérez conveyed the message on behalf of Real Madrid, and the letter adds to the outpouring of support Gavi has received.
The 19-year-old midfielder has been inundated with messages in recent days, with Madrid players Joselu and Dani Carvajal among those expressing their support on social media.
Joselu, the striker, remarked that Spain's 3-1 victory over Georgia, during which Gavi sustained the injury, "tasted like a defeat," highlighting how certain incidents can transcend the rivalry of El Clásico.
"You are a fantastic kid and you're going to come through this with bravery and courage. We are all supporting you," he wrote.
"[Club] rivals and [international] teammates, but above all, people," Carvajal said. "You will come back much stronger, my friend."
Following Monday's examinations, Barcelona confirmed that Gavi has torn his ACL and sustained an injury to the lateral meniscus in his right knee.
Surgery is scheduled for Nov. 28, ruling him out for the rest of the season, and his participation in Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games next summer appears doubtful.
Former Barcelona teammate Gerard Piqué has advised Gavi not to hasten his return for these tournaments, emphasising the importance of ensuring a proper recovery.
Gavi, a consistent presence for both Barcelona and Spain since debuting for the La Liga champions at the age of 17 in August 2021, has been a key figure.
He holds the record for the highest number of appearances among outfield players for Barcelona, featuring in 92% of matches in all competitions (111/121) under three different coaches: Ronald Koeman, Sergi Barjuán, and Xavi Hernández.
Additionally, Gavi has been a constant fixture in the Spain side, earning 27 caps and scoring five goals, initially under Luis Enrique and now under Luis de la Fuente.
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