Laporta provides update on Barcelona midfielder after Alaves collision – ‘The cules can rest easy’ | OneFootball

Barcelona manager Joan Laporta addressed the media after the 1-0 win over Alaves, offering much-needed reassurance to fans regarding Gavi’s condition.

The young midfielder had to be substituted after a severe head collision with Tomas Conechny. Both players were immediately taken to the hospital for further evaluation, where they underwent CT scans to assess their injuries.

Laporta personally visited Gavi after the incident and confirmed that there was no cause for major concern. He shared that Gavi was doing well despite the hard blow he had suffered.

The player had even expressed a desire to continue playing, showcasing his fighting spirit. Conechny was also reported to be in stable condition following the incident.

“He’s fine, I just spoke to him. It was a very hard blow, he wanted to keep playing, and he told me so.

“He and Conechny are fine. It was a scare, but the cules can rest easy,” said Laporta as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

While the collision was alarming, fans can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing both players are on the road to recovery.

What really happened with Gavi?

Gavi was injured against Alaves. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The game took an intense turn just eight minutes after kick-off when Gavi collided heavily with Conechny during a heated contest for possession. Both players ended up sprawled on the pitch, clearly shaken by the impact.

Concerned teammates from both sides quickly gestured toward the benches, urging the medical staff to intervene as the situation looked serious.

The match came to an abrupt halt for around five minutes as medical personnel rushed onto the field. They carefully assessed the condition of both players, who remained visibly dazed from the violent clash.

Eventually, it was clear that substitutions would be necessary, and both players were escorted off the pitch. However, as confirmed by Barcelona, the midfielder is fine right now.