Barcelona have needed to take care of quite a few harm points because the begin of the 2024/25 season with Eric Garcia changing into the newest participant to be sidelined.
The 23-year-old defender was set to begin the La Liga recreation in opposition to Sevilla final month however needed to be pulled out of the lineup after struggling discomfort throughout warm-up.
The problem was not believed to be severe and expectations had been that he could possibly be again for the Clasico in October final week, however it was to not be.
Garcia prone to return by November finish
Forward of this previous weekend’s Catalan derby in opposition to RCD Espanyol, Hansi Flick confirmed that Eric Garcia will likely be out there solely after the worldwide break.
Following that, stories emerged suggesting that the previous Manchester Metropolis starlet was coping with a case of ‘pubalgia’, i.e., extreme ache within the groin space.
Garcia has been out since mid-October. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Given the situation, Garcia can be unable to return till the ache and discomfort within the area are utterly gone.
Constructing on that, SPORT stories that the Barcelona defender could possibly be again by the tip of November and never instantly after the worldwide break.
In excessive instances, footballers would possibly require surgical procedure to handle this type of problem, however the versatile Barcelona star’s scenario will not be that unhealthy in the mean time. As such, he’s anticipated to be again by the tip of the month.
Barça face Celta Vigo instantly after the ultimate worldwide window of 2024 however it’s unlikely Garcia will likely be prepared by then.
The next video games in opposition to Brest within the UEFA Champions League (November 26) or the Las Palmas conflict in La Liga (December 1) could possibly be when the 23-year-old may return.
Earlier than his harm, Garcia performed 9 occasions for Barcelona this season in all competitions, proving his value as a dependable possibility each in defensive midfield and centre-back roles.
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