Each body: Flick will be cautious in protecting Bernal given Garvey s serious injury again

Spanish media Daily Sports reported that Garvey's reinjury made Frick cautious about the use of Bernal, who had just recovered from serious injury.

report pointed out that Frick suffered a heavy blow due to Gavey's injury. The midfielder underwent arthroscopy on Tuesday, with the club's official announcement saying he will be out for four to five months. This is very bad news, as the initial estimated recovery time was about two months. The club statement explained: "First team player Garvey has undergone arthroscopy to treat medial meniscus injuries. The surgery was sutured to retain the meniscus, and the recovery time is expected to be about 4-5 months. "

The medical department has chosen a conservative treatment option to try to retain the meniscus, which is a routine practice for young players, but also requires a longer recovery period.

Garvey's core value

Frick not only lost a midfielder, but also lost the team's "heart". Garvey has regained his best form in the preseason and is destined to play a major role this season.

Frick once said this summer: "What I see in Garvey is exactly what I want to see - he pushes the team, like the captain... We have seen at the end of last season that he is at a very good level. "

The German coach seems to have found the best position for Garvey in the 4-2-3-1 formation. He was tested last season as a midfielder, and this season he is expected to serve as the core of the drag-off organization as a rotation for De Jong or Pedri. In this double midfielder position, Gave played with ease, not only observing the game in the offensive direction, becoming the key to passing and controlling, but also being good at implementing high-level oppression.

Garvey himself explained in an interview with Ashes in August: "We have one of the best midfield lines in the world... The competition is fierce, and there are many excellent players. The coach will decide who to play, but it is obviously difficult to start because of the high level of competition... In this system, I prefer to play with the drag position because I can touch the ball more and feel more involved. Whether it is playing with the No. 6 or No. 8, I do like it very much. "

Garvey also said that after recovering from a ligament injury involving the meniscus, he is gradually approaching his state before the injury: "I feel better and better. I have entered a very good rhythm at the end of last season. "

This good state continues until the beginning of the season until bad luck comes: On Friday, August 29, he felt something strange in his knee that had been operated during training. It was an unusual move and he started to feel uncomfortable, but no one expected such a result announced on Tuesday. In fact, after the initial examination, the medical team had taken conservative treatment and some stages seemed to be progressing smoothly until the final decision was made to undergo an arthroscopy.

It was not until the surgery was performed that the medical department found that the injury was more severe than expected. Frick lost a versatile midfielder and one of the best fighters in the team.

Frick still has other options in the midfield, but Cassado is likely to be the most affected person. Garvey's growth as a back-middle once brought Casardo to a secondary position, but he has regained importance in recent weeks.

The biggest variable is Bernal, who has obtained game permission, but Frick takes an extremely cautious approach after he suffers an injury similar to Garvey. In principle, he should go step by step and will not take on the main role this season.

Pedri is still a fixed candidate in the front midfielder position, but with Garvey's injury, Frick lost his number one substitute. Players like De Jong or Cassado are also options for this position, while Bernal is an alternative to the midfielder and attacking midfielder. Although there are many options, no one can compare to Garvey.