Barcelona is preparing to face Osasuna in tonight’s postponed match, a crucial encounter in the race for the La Liga title. However, the match comes with a significant challenge in the dressing room.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, Gavi has made it clear to his coach, Hansi Flick, that he wants to return to the starting lineup, no matter the circumstances, after a period of diminished role in the team. The young player, who used the international break to regain his fitness, sees this as the ideal opportunity to return to the starting lineup.
However, if Flick decides to keep Gavi on the bench again, it could spark an internal conflict regarding the player’s future and importance to the team. Gavi, who was once a key member of the team, has seen his role diminish in recent weeks. Flick has preferred to include other midfielders, such as Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Dani Olmo, leaving Gavi to watch matches from the bench.
With many tired players returning from international duty, Gavi sees this as his opportunity to return to the starting lineup. He put in a lot of effort during the international break and informed the coaching staff that he is ready to assume a leadership role again. If he is not a starter, Gavi may begin to feel uncomfortable if he continues to be overlooked.
Sources close to the team confirm that Gavi has spoken directly with Flick to explain his situation, expressing his desire for more playing time and refusing to be merely a substitute. The youngster feels he is in his best form now, unlike some of his teammates who have returned exhausted from international commitments. If he is not included in the starting lineup against Osasuna, he may feel his future with the team is uncertain.
Although he does not want to force an exit, Gavi is not prepared to sit idly by if the coach does not rely on him as a starter.
For Flick, the situation presents a real challenge. If he decides to keep Gavi on the bench, he could anger one of the fans’ most beloved players. The team’s performance will also be at risk, as Gavi, at his best, can provide significant strength and motivation against Osasuna.
The match against Osasuna will not only be decisive in the La Liga title race, but it will also determine Gavi’s future at Barcelona.
