The international break allows Joan García to face the final stretch of his recovery with FC Barcelona. In an interview for the program 'Tu diràs' on 'RAC1', the Barça goalkeeper, out since last September 25, opened up about his return to action, but also about the topic of the moment at Can Barça: Leo Messi.
The goalkeeper opened up about his opinion on what happened in the last few hours with the Argentine 'crack' and his surprising visit to Catalonia, prior to joining his national team's training camp in Alicante.
"Nobody expected Messi's visit, what he did is fine. We discussed it in the locker room, but we didn't give it much importance either," the Sallent native began, referring to the stir caused by 'La Pulga's' visit to the Spotify Camp Nou.
Joan García dreams of playing alongside Leo Messi
In this regard, the Barça goalkeeper did not hesitate to 'get involved' regarding the Rosario native's future: "I hope he can come and play with him, but I don't know to what extent it is possible and realistic," argued Joan García. Beyond admitting his desire to return to the Catalan capital, Leo and Barça, for now, are not keeping the possibility of a return to the team open.
The door is indeed open for a tribute at Spotify Camp Nou, which was postponed upon his departure from the club in 2021 due to pandemic health restrictions. In any case, there will be time for both parties to improve a relationship that has soured in recent years.
Ownership is not a concern for Joan García
On the other hand, Joan García expressed his excitement about returning with Barça, **after almost two months out due to a left knee injury** that forced him to undergo surgery. The '13' could return to goal against Athletic, but he was clear in stating that he does not fear fighting for his place game by game.
"I am working to be the starting goalkeeper. If I get the chance to start, I will try to take advantage of it to stay in goal," explained the player from Sallent. Likewise, he reiterated his respect for Ter Stegen, who must also return in December after a long period of rest.
"My relationship with Ter Stegen is good, like with any other teammate. He's in the final phase of recovery now, so he's been a bit closer, and the relationship with him is normal." Regarding Szczesny, he joked about the Pole's personality."He's a star. He's very funny, we laugh a lot with him. Those of us who speak Catalan are teaching him words." He also absolved 'Tek' of responsibility for Barça's defensive slump in recent weeks.
"Flick asks us goalkeepers to be alert, because we play with a very high defensive line. So I have to be attentive to the balls that might go behind the defenders," explained the 25-year-old goalkeeper, who is also eagerly awaiting his first match against Espanyol at Cornellà. "I'm eager to return, try to play the best game, and win."