FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi has once again shown his sporting nature by sending a message of encouragement to Paris Saint-Germain winger Archil Kvaratskhelia, who was injured last Tuesday during the Clásico and will be out of competition for the rest of the season. The injury, an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, forces the Georgian player to undergo a long rehabilitation and lose the opportunity to participate in the next World Cup.
Gavi, who at 22 years old has already overcome two periods of absence due to serious injuries, took advantage of the interviews he gave to DAZN and Radio Montecarlo to express his support. In the DAZN program, the young Barça player commented: "I really like Kvaratskhelia as a player, I have always loved him. I send him encouragement for that injury he had, which is not easy, but I am sure he will come back stronger." The gesture is perceived as a gesture of solidarity between two teammates who share the same passion for football and the same experience of overcoming adversity.
In the same context, Gavi also shared his opinion on the next edition of the Ballon d'Or. The Barça player has stated that his teammate Lamine, the team's forward, is his favorite to win the award. At the same time, he recognizes that Kvaratskhelia deserves to be among the top five candidates, given the spectacular performance he showed this season. “For me he has to be in the top-5 for the Ballon d'Or because he had a spectacular season and I would be happy if he were among the nominees,” said Gavi. However, he added that, in his opinion, Lamine should take the award, because “he is the best.”
Gavi's comment reflects the closeness he feels with his teammates and his vision of the competition. "Ousmane is my brother, I have a very good relationship with him, he has already won the Ballon d'Or, and I was very happy for him because he is someone who has always deserved it and I have always trusted him, but I hope that this year Lamine wins it, whom I consider another brother," concluded the young player.
With Kvaratskhelia's injury, PSG will have to adjust its squad and look for alternatives to cover the winger position. For its part, FC Barcelona will continue to support its teammate and maintain the hope that both he and Lamine have a successful year. The season becomes even more interesting with the possibility of the Ballon d'Or being an award decided between the most outstanding players in the League and UEFA, and Kvaratskhelia's future will await his recovery.