Barcelona are reportedly furious with the Spain national team, including head coach Luis de la Fuente, after seeing Gavi pick up a serious injury.

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• Teenager midfielder has suffered ligament damage
• May have to sit out the rest of the season
• La Liga giants not happy with selection calls

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 19-year-old midfielder limped out of a Euro 2024 qualification clash with Georgia in tears after suffering supposed knee ligament damage. The talented teenager is likely to sit out the rest of the 2023-24 campaign once an ACL problem is confirmed.

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  That setback represents a serious blow for the player, his club side and national team. Defending La Liga champions Barca will be hit particularly hard as they are set to be without a key part of Xavi’s first-team plans. claims those at Camp Nou are less than impressed at seeing that situation play out.

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  The Blaugrana feel unnecessary risks were taken on Gavi’s fitness in a match that had nothing riding on it – with Spain having already qualified for next summer’s European Championship. The talented youngster was one of just two players to retain their starting berths from a meeting with Cyprus last week.

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  is also reporting that Barca hold De La Fuente responsible for Gavi’s injury. There was always the chance that fatigue could take its toll in a competitive game, with Barcelona looking for answers as to why common sense did not prevail – with difficult questions now being asked of the RFEF. The manager, though, has rejected their 'complaints', saying: "I understand Barca's complaints, but, if it wasn't Gavi, it could have happened to someone else. This can happen in a La Liga match, in training or in any situation. Sometimes we don't realise the risk that each moment entails when you put on your boots. It was an accident, a misfortune, but Gavi was perfectly ready to play."

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