Barcelona have some tough decisions to make regarding Gavi and how to replace the effervescent teenager who will not play again this season.
Gavi has regularly been described as Barca’s “heart and soul” and there really is no-one else quite like him when it comes to the intensity he brings to the team.
Barca’s Golden Boy has been a virtual ever-present this season, not least because of injuries to Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, but must now focus on his recovery.
Xavi therefore seems to have three options when it comes to how to cope without Gavi: sign a player in January, use what he has, or dip into the reserves.