Fermin Lopez and 3 more players who could replace Gavi in Barca's XI

Gavi's mid-season ACL tear came came as a big blow for Barcelona, adding to the ongoing injury crisis.

The youngster's absence leaves a gap in midfield and replacing him won't be easy, but it's a puzzle Xavi needs to solve - and as soon as possible.

Here are four players who could potentially fill in for Gavi.

Fermin Lopez

After the youngster's pre-season exploits, he swiftly secured a spot in Barca's lineup, boasting 2 goals and one assist in 13 games for the senior squad already. With such a solid presence, who else could replace Gavi more effectively? In Fermin, we trust.

Marc Casado

The 20-year-old's spent roughly a year on the fringes of the first team, consistently making squad appearances when Barcelona needed, though not accumulating much playing time. Casado is as a sensible choice to enhance squad depth.

Giovani Lo Celso

The Catalans considered acquiring the Argentine over the summer, but the 27-year-old ended up staying with Spurs. Now that Gavi is injured, Lo Celso has once again emerged as an option on a six-month loan. Especially since he is sitting on the bench in London, with just 83 minutes of game time to his name this season.

Pablo Torre