"At one point, the former was more out than in at the club, and his brilliant showing whilst on loan at Girona had certainly seen his star ascend. Perhaps seen as a jack of all trades but master of none at times, there didn't really appear to be a future for Eric in any position. And yet, certainly this season and evidently in some of the last, he's proved his worth to the team."
"As solid as they come in a physical sense, he isn't a player who will shirk any tackle, even if it literally means taking one for the team. The mask he currently has to wear is evidence of that. His passing has improved immeasurably and, whilst he could time his tackles better on occasions, he represents a fearsome shield in front of the back four."
Eric Garcia has been ever-present this season and earned a contract renewal after an impressive loan at Girona and renewed form. He offers physicality, committed tackling, improved passing, and positional versatility across full-back and centre-back roles while contributing in set-piece attacks. Gerard Martin transitioned from left-back backup to a reliable centre-back option beside Pau Cubarsi, seizing opportunities amid squad uncertainties such as Andreas Christensen's future and Ronald Araujo's unavailability. Both players now provide dependable defensive cover and flexibility, giving the coach tactical options and enhanced stability in the backline.
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