Barcelona's Injury Woes Continue: Raphinha and Goalkeeper Garcia Out
Barcelona's Champions League match against PSG takes a hit as Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan Garcia suffer injuries, ruling them out for several weeks.
Barcelona's goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, has suffered a meniscus injury in his left knee and is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau. This significant blow to Barcelona's goalkeeping department leaves Wojciech Szczesny as the primary option, with 18-year-old Eder Aller likely serving as backup for crucial upcoming fixtures.
Garcia's absence will be felt across multiple important fixtures, including matches against Real Sociedad, Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla, and Girona. His replacement, Wojciech Szczesny, will face pressure performing in high-stakes matches, particularly against PSG and Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Barcelona's attack will also be without Raphinha for three weeks due to a hamstring injury, although he's expected to return for the El Clásico match against Real Madrid on October 26 if his recovery goes smoothly.
𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 26, 2025
Player Raphinha has an injury to the middle third of the femoral biceps in his right thigh. The estimated recovery time is around 3 weeks. pic.twitter.com/wZQn96p9l4
Garcia's return is targeted for early November, potentially for the match against Celta Vigo, putting him in contention for the fixture against Athletic Club on November 23. However, his return depends on his progress, and the club's medical team will closely monitor his rehabilitation. If Garcia recovers within the shorter timeframe, he might return sooner, but the longer recovery period seems more likely given the injury's severity.
𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 26, 2025
Player Joan Garcia has suffered a tear of the internal meniscus in his left knee.
Tomorrow, he will undergo arthroscopic surgery performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau.
The estimated recovery time is between 4 and 6 weeks, depending on his progress. pic.twitter.com/cGRzVuRuaE
Lamine Yamal's Return to Action
Lamine Yamal is set to return to the pitch for Barcelona's league game against Real Sociedad on Sunday after missing the team's last four games due to a groin injury. The 18-year-old winger announced his return on Instagram with a post that read, “Hey! I'm back,” alongside a video showcasing his skills on the field.
Lamine is magic 💫 pic.twitter.com/HoLJNEjDBa
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 27, 2025
Yamal's return will be a significant boost for Barcelona, who trail La Liga leaders Real Madrid by two points. With his pace, creativity, and technical ability, Yamal will add another attacking option to the squad, potentially starting in the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1. Barcelona have won all four games without Yamal, but his return will undoubtedly strengthen the team's dynamics.
Barcelona's Current Form
Barcelona have had a strong start to the season, remaining unbeaten in seven games in all competitions. Their only draw came in August against Rayo Vallecano, and they have since won crucial matches, including a 2-1 win over Newcastle in the Champions League opener and a 3-1 victory against Real Oviedo in La Liga.
No comments:
Leave comment here