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Barcelona Rule Out Joan Garcia and Raphinha With Injuries as Szczesny Steps In

Wojciech Szczesny takes over in goal during a thin stretch at the position.

Joan Garcia.
Raphinha
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Overview

  • Barcelona confirmed Joan Garcia suffered a left medial meniscus rupture and will have arthroscopic surgery on Saturday under Dr. Joan Carles Monllau, with an estimated 4–6 week recovery.
  • Raphinha sustained a lesion in the middle third of the right biceps femoris and is projected to be sidelined for about three weeks.
  • With Marc-André ter Stegen already out long-term, the 35-year-old Szczesny is set to start, including Sunday’s match against Real Sociedad.
  • Teenage goalkeeper Eder Aller moves up as backup while previous third-choice Diego Kochen is away at the U-20 World Cup in Chile.
  • If Garcia’s absence reaches six weeks, he could miss multiple LaLiga fixtures and the Oct. 1 home Champions League game against PSG, while Lamine Yamal has returned to normal activity and is likely available to cover on the wing.