Barcelona Anticipates Joan Garcia’s Return Before the Holidays

Barcelona’s management expresses optimism regarding the return of Joan Garcia to the pitch ahead of Christmas.

The young goalkeeper sustained a knee injury last week and has recently undergone a surgical procedure to address it.

Details of the Injury and Surgery

Barcelona released a statement on Saturday indicating that Garcia underwent surgery at the Barcelona Hospital to repair a torn internal meniscus in his left knee. The operation was performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau and involved an arthroscopic technique.

Expected Recovery Timeline

Barcelona outlined that the recovery duration could range from four to six weeks, contingent on how well Garcia’s condition progresses.

Coach’s Comments

In a statement on Saturday, coach Hansi Flick remarked, “It’s unfortunate not to have Joan available. He has been performing exceptionally well, but injuries are part of the game.”

He also referenced Wojciech Szczesny, highlighting, “Last season, we achieved nearly every victory and secured three titles with him in goal. He is an outstanding goalkeeper and a wonderful individual; I have complete confidence in him.”