Barcelona Defender Eric Garcia Suffers Nasal Fracture in Champions League Draw
Barcelona confirmed on Thursday that defender Eric Garcia sustained a nasal fracture during Wednesday’s 3-3 draw against Club Brugge. The injury occurred in the closing stages of the match,initially raising concerns about a possible fracture.
The 24-year-old will be fitted with a protective mask,and his recovery will determine his availability for Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga match against Celta Vigo on Sunday. Garcia has been a consistent performer for Barcelona this season, starting their last five matches across all competitions, and his potential absence represents a setback for Hansi Flick’s squad.
According to a medical report issued by the club via X, “First-team player Eric Garcia has suffered a nasal fracture. He will be fitted with a protective mask and his recovery will determine his availability for the upcoming match against celta.”
While a return for the Celta match isn’t entirely ruled out, Barcelona may opt to rest Garcia, potentially giving Pau Cubarsi a starting role after he began the previous two games on the bench. Celta Vigo possesses a potent attack featuring players like bryan Zaragoza, Ferran Jutgla, Iago Aspas, and Borja Iglesias, making a fully fit Barcelona defense crucial. A decision on garcia’s inclusion in the matchday squad is expected within the next 48 hours.
