“I have the best musical culture on the team” | Relief

Pablo Paes Gavira “Gavi” is back. And with him comes the energy and heart of Hansi Flick’s renewed and exciting Barça. Last night he felt like a football player again. He rejoined the squad almost 12 months after suffering a serious injury. Barça v Sevilla will not be just a match against Los Palacios. He sat on the bench, warmed up, received a double ovation to the point of goosebumps when he jumped to warm up and when he returned to the green. Pedri’s gesture giving him the captain’s armband This was the culmination of an unforgettable night.

The midfielder returned to play 348 days after the injury. “Kules, thank you very much for your support today. The truth is that I’m very happy and satisfiedalso for the victory. Now about winning the next two games. I love you very much“, Gavi said in a video published on Barça’s official social media profiles.

But The path to this moment has not been easy.. He recovered silently, without making any noise or showing his evolution on social networks. A restrained position, which was recommended to him by those around him in order to avoid speculation and pressure. And during this long period of absence he had mixed feelings. Moments are better than others. Difficult situations. Others are more friendly. “Seeing your team from the outside in every game is very difficult”Gavi admitted.

Gavi in ​​progress

Music accompanies. And at a time of such difficulties and difficulties that Gavi had to overcome, music was one of his great allies. “He has a very sophisticated taste in music. He really loves Michael Jackson, Queen, The Police… and he’s not ready for The National, but we’ll try in the future,” Pablo jokes in the Barça One documentary. Merino, one of the readaptors and physiotherapists responsible for its development.

“We put together a playlist of songs called “Gavi in ​​progress” and we played all the good music. We spent hours looking for singers and music,” explains the footballer. The list includes 91 songs and more than five hours of music.. “Dancing In the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Guns N’ Roses, “Never Say Never” by Justin Bieber, “Zapatillas” by El Canto del Loco, Queen, Bon Jovi, Nirvana or Eye of the Tiger – just to name a few . songs and musical groups that helped the midfielder in this long process.

“I have the best musical culture in the team today”Gavi smiled. “It surprised us,” says Chechu Perez, one of the first-team physical rehabilitation specialists who helped Los Palacios through the recovery process. “Some songs will take us back to Gavi’s recovery.“Difficult moments, laughter and revelations, but also good times,” adds Jon Alvarez, another of the readaptors, the Andalusian’s return comes in an important week for the Blaugranas, who host on Wednesday (21:00). Movistar Plus+ And M+ Champions League 2) To Bayern in the Champions League and will visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday (21:00, DAZN LALIGA) to protect the leadership of La Liga.