Barcelona midfielder Gavi returns to training ahead of LaLiga match against Valencia

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is scheduled to resume team training on Thursday. He has been sidelined since sustaining a contusion to his right leg during the club’s La Liga season opener against Elche. Medical evaluations confirmed the injury was not a recurrence of his previous ACL tear, though he has missed the team's subsequent league matches against Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano. While he will participate in Thursday's session, the coaching staff intends to manage his workload carefully to regain match fitness. His potential inclusion in the squad for the upcoming trip to face Valencia remains uncertain and will depend on his physical progress during training sessions later this week. Gavi is considered an influential figure for the squad, and his availability is viewed as a priority by the coaching staff.

• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Injured Barcelona midfielder will resume training tomorrow as he prepares to return vs Valencia