Barcelona Defender Faces Setback
Defender Eric Garcia encountered a fractured nose during Barcelona’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League earlier this week. According to the Spanish club’s announcement on Thursday, he will need to wear a protective mask when he resumes playing.
Increased Role in Defense
This season, Coach Hansi Flick has relied heavily on Garcia, utilizing him more than any other player as the team grapples with defensive challenges.
Current Defensive Struggles
- Barcelona has conceded a total of 20 goals across 15 matches this season;
- During the recent draw in Belgium, the team had to recover from trailing behind three times.
Upcoming Matches
Garcia, who is 24 years old, was substituted during the match and is anticipated to miss the upcoming league fixture against Celta Vigo this weekend.
He will wear a protective mask and any potential involvement in the upcoming game against Celta Vigo will be assessed,
the club stated.
La Liga Standings
At present, Barcelona holds the second position in La Liga, trailing Real Madrid by five points.