Key Barcelona superstar fit to start against Getafe after latest training update
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia is set to return to the starting lineup against Getafe after recovering from a knee injury. He has successfully completed several training sessions following a three-week absence.
Why it matters
Garcia's return provides a significant boost to Barcelona's defensive stability during a demanding period of the football season.
Barcelona have received a major boost ahead of Saturday's meeting with Getafe, with Joan Garcia now fit and training with the team after spending almost three weeks on the sidelines.
According to an update from Alex Pintanel , the goalkeeper has completed key parts of training both yesterday and today.
Hence, after coming through the latest session without problems, Garcia is now in line to return to Hansi Flick's starting XI.
Garcia has been unavailable since September 16, when he picked up a knee problem during Barcelona's match against Racing de Santander.
Joan Garcia is training and is fit to start vs Getafe. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Notably, the injury occurred late in the first half. The goalkeeper slipped while attempting to collect a ball and hurt his right knee.
Although he managed to see out the opening 45 minutes, Wojciech Szczęsny replaced him after the interval.
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