Coach Luis de la Fuente appeared after the game, very affected by Gavi's injury: "We are going to wait for the tests and for the severity of the injury to be confirmed. It is the most bitter victory I have experienced in my life. We are very worried by Gavi, destroyed. It seemed like we had lost," he said.
De la Fuente did not have much desire to talk: “I understand everything because it is a hard and difficult moment for Gavi and for Barcelona, but also for the national team. Football is a risky activity and injuries are uncontrollable. The locker room is a wake. "I told the players that they had to recover, but even with a broken heart we had to carry on the game in tribute to the injured teammate."
The coach continued talking about the injury: "He says that it was not due to a blow, but rather due to a control. He stepped wrong and his knee gave out. Gavi was perfect to play the game. It was a disgrace "Gavi was broken and destroyed and he didn't think this could happen to him, who believe we are invulnerable."
Asked why he had not booked Gavi, De la Fuente commented: "It was an accident. He came from resting due to cards the last day. The truth is that this could have happened to anyone else. We are in November and we have barely reached "Half of the season. These are accidents that have more repercussions when it happens to players like Gavi or Vinícius. In football there is an uncontrollable risk and that is injuries."
I can only say to Barcelona that we are heartbroken and we feel it as much as they do. I don't think about the Euro Cup with all that it means or anything like it. I only think about the health of the footballer. He just bothers me and worries me about that. Let's see the tests tomorrow, but it is unlikely that it will be anything less serious than it seems," said the Rioja coach.
De la Fuente did not have much desire to celebrate the victory: "We have created many chances, it is not easy to win. We have been good in defense and attack, we are satisfied." He also did not talk about his possible renewal: "When two parties want to understand each other, they understand each other. I am very happy here."
One of the first players to comment on Gavi's injury was his teammate Ferran Torres: "It was an important victory to end on a good note, but we leave with a bittersweet taste due to Gavi's injury. I send him encouragement and a lot of strength, may he recover as soon as possible. We don't know the extent, but knowing what Gavi is like as a warrior, we think it could be something serious."
Another, Gavi's teammate, Pedri, reacted immediately and wrote on social media on his Instagram account: "We are with you, brother! A lot of strength @pablogavi. I know you will come back stronger than ever."
Valencia full-back Gayà also spoke about the Barcelona player: "In the end the feeling is bittersweet. Gavi is very important to us and we are praying that it is as little as possible."
