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Eric Garcia’s scenario at Barcelona appears more and more unsure as he struggles to seek out common enjoying time below Hansi Flick.
In keeping with current experiences from Matteo Moretto, Garcia is now thought-about the fifth-choice centre-back within the pecking order.
Gamers equivalent to Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, and Ronald Araujo are all forward of him within the defensive hierarchy.
This has forged doubts over his future on the membership, though any potential departure is prone to be delayed till the summer season switch window.
Barcelona open to his exit
Garcia’s alternatives this season have been extraordinarily restricted. Initially of the marketing campaign, he was briefly examined in a defensive midfield function, however this experiment now seems to be over.
For Garcia to get one other likelihood in midfield, it might require distinctive circumstances, equivalent to a number of accidents to key gamers. In his pure place at centre-back, the competitors is even fiercer.
Eric Garcia might go away in the summertime. (Photograph by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Pictures)
With Araujo nearing a return from damage and Andreas Christensen additionally progressing in his restoration, Garcia’s prospects of constructing the beginning XI look more and more slim.
Earlier experiences acknowledged in any other case
Whereas there have been earlier claims suggesting that Flick may permit Garcia to go away in January, current developments point out in any other case.
The membership reportedly doesn’t plan to entertain gives for the defender through the winter switch window. As a substitute, they view him as a transferable participant whose exit may very well be facilitated on the finish of the season.
Regardless of the challenges, Garcia stays dedicated to proving his price at Barcelona. With a contract that runs till 2026, he’s decided to combat for his place.
Nevertheless, Barcelona’s demanding setting prioritises speedy outcomes, leaving little room for gamers struggling to cement their roles.
For now, his path again into the crew seems tough. Until accidents or tactical modifications create surprising alternatives, the younger defender could have to attend till the summer season to discover his choices or make a contemporary begin elsewhere.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.
