Overview
- The club announced Garcia sustained a nasal fracture against Club Brugge and will use a protective mask, with recovery dictating his selection.
- Open training footage showed Garcia working with the squad and putting on the mask once ball work began.
- Multiple reports indicate Hansi Flick is inclined to avoid starting Garcia at Balaidos, with a bench role considered if needed.
- Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsi are widely expected to start in central defence against Celta Vigo.
- Andreas Christensen remains a doubt due to calf discomfort, and Mundo Deportivo reports Gerard Martin is under consideration as emergency cover.