Barcelona prodigy needs to curb aggressive streak to avoid suspension risk for Real Madrid game

Barcelona Golden Boy Gavi has earned a reputation for being tough as nails despite his young age. The 19-year-old gives it his all on the pitch and plays with a great sense of passion and aggression.

While those virtues make him what he is, it has also landed Gavi in trouble at times, as was visible this week during the FC Porto clash when he got sent off for two yellow cards.

It means he will miss the game against Shakhtar Donetsk at a time when Xavi does not have midfielders like Pedri and Frenkie de Jong available.

El Clasico participation at risk

Gavi’s aggressive streak is a bit of a concern that Barcelona are trying to deal with, report SPORT.

In just ten matches across all competitions this season, Gavi has already ended up with five yellow cards – three of which have been in La Liga.

He enters into tonight’s match against Granada with two bookings to his name and another yellow at Los Carmenes would mean he could very well be at risk of missing the first El Clasico of the season against Real Madrid.

If Gavi is booked today, he would go into the next game against Athletic Club with four yellow cards against his name and another caution against the Basque club would mean a one-match suspension, leading to him missing the Clasico against Real Madrid.

As such, Gavi will need to curb his natural aggression a bit in the next couple of games and show greater maturity as the opposition will make attempts to get under his skin given how important he is to Barcelona.

Working on temperament control

The report states that Gavi and Barcelona are together working to help the 19-year-old control his temperament and aggression in a better manner.

“I think he was controlling himself very well, I think today was an exception to what we had been working on,” Xavi said after the game against FC Porto.

“We are helping him to mature, I think he has improved since we have been in charge.”

The next two games are a great opportunity for Gavi to show that he can showcase his growth in this aspect and display that while being passionate and aggressive, he can also be more mature.