🚨 Blow for Barça, Joan García injures knee: out for three weeks 🚑 | OneFootball

Bad news for FC Barcelona after the extent of Joan Garcia's discomfort was confirmed. According to Esport3, medical tests carried out by Barça at the Ciutat Esportiva have confirmed that the goalkeeper is suffering from a meniscus injury in his right knee.

The setback will force the first-choice goalkeeper to remain out of action for around three weeks. As a result, the blaugrana shot-stopper will miss the next league clash against Sevilla, although Flick hopes to have him back after the international break.

The unexpected injury occurred during the last match against Racing de Santander. In an unfortunate incident near the end of the first half, Joan Garcia slipped in the area behind the goal due to the state of the grass, which had been made wet by the rain.

Although the Sallent-born goalkeeper did not actually fall to the ground, the awkward movement caused the joint discomfort. As a result, the coaching staff decided to substitute him at half-time as a precaution.

Barça rule out surgery

Given the seriousness of the issue, the club’s medical staff have ruled out surgery as the solution. They also clarified that the affected knee is not the same one that suffered the serious injury last season.

Szczesny will take over in goal for Barça. The Poland international has won the battle over Livakovic in the rotation and will assume the starting role for the blaugrana side’s upcoming matches.

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