Joan Garcia, FC Barcelona’s key summer signing, has added to the club’s mounting injury concerns in the 2024/25 season.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who joined from RCD Espanyol for his €25 million release clause, has been a standout performer under Hansi Flick, starting all of Barcelona’s matches this season.
Despite a rare mistake in the recent match against Real Oviedo, where his error led to a goal, Garcia’s exceptional reflexes, sweeping abilities, and distribution have solidified his role as a vital component of the Blaugrana’s setup.
However, a fresh setback now threatens to disrupt Barcelona’s plans as they approach critical fixtures.
Reports from Gerard Romero reveal that Joan Garcia suffered an injury during training on Friday, ruling him out until at least the October international break.
While the specifics of the injury remain undisclosed, an official update from Barcelona is expected soon.
This development means Garcia will miss the upcoming La Liga clash against Real Sociedad, the pivotal UEFA Champions League match against PSG on October 1, and the subsequent league game against Sevilla.
The injury also dashes his hopes of a Spain national team call-up, compounding the blow for both player and club.
The absence of Joan Garcia, who has delivered clutch performances against teams like Rayo Vallecano and Newcastle United, leaves Barcelona in a precarious position.
With Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and now Raphinha already sidelined, the squad’s depth is being severely tested.
The responsibility of guarding the goal now falls to Wojciech Szczesny, who stepped up admirably last season.
Hansi Flick will need to rely on the veteran goalkeeper’s experience to navigate this challenging period, particularly against a formidable PSG side in the Champions League.
As Barcelona strives to maintain its La Liga momentum and make a mark in Europe, Garcia’s injury is a significant setback.
The international break offers a window for recovery, but until then, Flick must adapt to keep the team competitive.
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