The 20-year-old, who has not played since November, took part in an intense training session on Wednesday under the supervision of coach Hansi Flick.
The session was a key step in Garvey’s recovery and he took part in a 40-45 minute game alongside other first-team players who had not been called up for international duty, as well as members of the Atletico Barca squad.
Garvey has missed 50 games since injury and his return is a huge boost for Barcelona, who currently sit three points ahead of rivals Real Madrid in La Liga.
The Catalan club has been hit hard by injuries to a number of key players, including Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Fermín Lopez and Dani Olmo. Despite these setbacks,
Flick has managed to keep Barcelona at the top of the league, and Garvey’s return will certainly add much-needed depth and creativity to the midfield.
Gavi’s return will bring much-needed depth and creativity to the midfield, just in time for Barcelona’s crucial game ahead. His recovery is seen as a timely boost for the team, adding to optimism for the remainder of the season.