Overview
- Barcelona confirmed the goalkeeper will undergo an arthroscopic operation on his left knee and estimates a four-to-six-week recovery.
- With Marc-André ter Stegen still unavailable because of a back issue, Wojciech Szczesny is set to start in the coming weeks, according to local reports.
- Raphinha has a right‑thigh injury and the club expects him to miss roughly three weeks.
- Based on the projected timeline, García is likely to miss Real Sociedad on Sunday, the Champions League match at Paris Saint‑Germain on Wednesday, and the October 26 Clásico against Real Madrid.
- Barcelona have recalled 19‑year‑old Diego Kochen from U20 World Cup preparations to serve as Szczesny’s backup, per Mundo Deportivo reporting.