According to Mundo Deportivo, Gavi spent the day at the gym with physiotherapists rather than at Spain’s training facility.

The midfielder saw action in last night’s match between Barca and Granada and hence was never going to be a part of Luis de la Fuente’s starting lineup today at Las Rozas.

After making his debut at such a young age, Gavi has built up an astonishing amount of games for club and country, and Barcelona will be hoping that the national team takes good care of him during this break.

The Blaugrana have a serious injury issue across the team and will be hoping no one else gets hurt during the upcoming international week. Gavi is an important cog for Xavi, and with El Clasico coming up at the end of the month, he has to be in top shape.