Joan García has received the worst news after the match against Real Oviedo at the Carlos Tartiere. The goalkeeper of Fútbol Club Barcelona suffered a bad movement in the last play that caused a tear in the internal meniscus of his left knee. Although he was able to finish the match, medical tests have confirmed the severity of the injury.

The goalkeeper from Sallent will undergo an arthroscopy this Saturday to repair the damaged meniscus. The club's medical services estimate a recovery time of between four and six weeks, which seriously complicates his presence in the upcoming key commitments, including the Clásico against Real Madrid.

OFFICIAL MEDICAL STATEMENT

  • FC Barcelona Statement: The player 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮 suffers a tear of the internal meniscus of the left knee. Tomorrow he will undergo an intervention to perform an arthroscopy by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau. The approximate time of absence is 4 to 6 weeks, depending on his evolution.

Joan García's injury: a blow to the Barça goal

The absence of Joan García is an important setback for Barça. The young goalkeeper had established himself as one of the most promising alternatives in the squad and was gaining quality minutes this season. His absence reopens the door for Wojciech Szczesny, who will once again assume the starting role between the posts.

The Polish goalkeeper, signed this summer, had already shown security in his first appearances. Now he will have the responsibility of defending the Barça goal in a demanding stretch of the calendar, with LaLiga and Champions League matches on the immediate horizon.

The recovery times make it practically impossible for Joan Garcia to be ready for the Clásico against Real Madrid. The match is marked in red on the culé calendar, but medical forecasts indicate that the goalkeeper from Bages will not be available until well into November.

Szczesny, under the spotlight

The absence of Joan García places Szczesny as a central figure in the culé goal. The Polish international will have the mission of maintaining the team's defensive solidity while his teammate recovers. His experience in big scenarios, both in Serie A and in the Champions League, will be an added value for Hansi Flick in this stretch of the season.

In parallel, the injury also opens an opportunity for the goalkeepers of the reserve team to enter the dynamics of the first team in training, adding minutes in highly demanding sessions.

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