Teenager Gavi skipped coaching with Spain on Monday, a day after the group’s World Cup draw with Germany.
Gavi was recovering from a minor damage throughout Sunday’s 1-1 draw on the Al Bayt Stadium.
The 18-year-old midfielder was substituted within the 66th minute in opposition to Germany, shortly after Spain took a 1–0 lead.
The damage was not anticipated to stop Gavi from being out there for Thursday’s remaining group match in opposition to Japan. Spain want a draw to progress to the final 16.
Gavi scored as soon as within the group’s 7–0 thrashing of Costa Rica, turning into the youngest World Cup scorer since Pelé in 1958.
He and 20-year-old Pedri are main a revamped Spain group in search of to win their second World Cup, and first main title for the reason that 2012 European Championship.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
