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Gavi unlikely to play for Barcelona against Athletic Club after missing training

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:40 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Gavi unlikely to play for Barcelona against Athletic Club after missing training

Summary

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is unlikely to participate in the team's La Liga match against Athletic Club due to a contusion that kept him from training with the group. Head coach Hansi Flick mentioned Gavi's condition is not serious, but he is managing his recovery cautiously. Meanwhile, Rodri is set to make his Barcelona debut after completing a full training session with the first team and could be involved in the match, although his playing time may be limited. Barcelona prepares for their league opener at the Spotify Camp Nou on Thursday.

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•Gavi did not train with the team due to recovery from a contusion.
•Rodri completed full training and is set for a debut.
•Barcelona faces Athletic Club in their league opener on Thursday.

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10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona midfielder set to miss Athletic Club clash after missing final training session

What they're saying

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Barcelona’s final preparations for their La Liga meeting with Athletic Club brought contrasting news from the training ground, with Gavi working away from the group while Rodri continued his return ...
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