Barcelona's Gavi Withdraws from Spain Squad Due to Knee Injury Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has withdrawn from the Spain squad due to a knee injury setback, ruling him out of the upcoming World Cup qualifying match. The player experienced discomfort in his right knee during a training session, prompting his removal from Luis de la Fuente's squad for the September fixtures against Bulgaria and Turkey.

Barcelona confirmed Gavi's absence from a La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano due to the knee problem. This setback comes after Gavi's recent return from a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him out of action for 11 months.

The Spain international had made a successful comeback last season, contributing significantly to Barcelona's La Liga campaign.