Injured Barcelona mainstay closing in on a return after positive progress in recovery | Barca Universal

"Indeed, according to SPORT, Flick is on the verge of recovering his starting goalkeeper, as Joan Garcia has made a full recovery from a tear in the internal meniscus of his left knee and is once again training on the pitch. The 24-year-old summer signing has taken part in the last four on-field sessions, though without overexerting himself. Barcelona are very pleased with his progress, and his medical clearance is expected soon."

"The 24-year-old summer signing has taken part in the last four on-field sessions, though without overexerting himself. Barcelona are very pleased with his progress, and his medical clearance is expected soon. Not only have the medical tests produced positive results, but Garcia himself is feeling good. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that he could return even before the international break, for the upcoming matches against Elche, Club Brugge, and Celta Vigo."

"Within Barcelona, there is strong confidence that Garcia will once again make a decisive impact once he returns to guard the goal. Before his injury, the summer signing from Espanyol had conceded only five goals in seven matches and kept three clean sheets - against Mallorca, Valencia, and Getafe. Wojciech Szczesny has proven himself to be a dependable backup, but Garcia's return will come as a major boost for Flick & co."

FC Barcelona lost Pedri to a thigh issue while Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo returned to group training. Gavi, Raphinha, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Andreas Christensen remain unavailable. Joan Garcia has fully recovered from a tear in the internal meniscus of his left knee and has resumed on-pitch training, taking part in four recent sessions without overexerting himself. Medical tests have been positive and medical clearance is expected soon. Garcia could return before the international break for matches against Elche, Club Brugge, and Celta Vigo, or later if staff opt for caution. Wojciech Szczesny has offered dependable backup, and Garcia’s return would provide a significant boost.

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