Joan García Says Return Is a Month Away, Set to Miss Barcelona’s El Clásico
The goalkeeper outlined his timeline in a Movistar+ interview after meniscus surgery set a four-to-six‑week recovery window.
Overview
- García told Movistar+ his knee is progressing well and he expects to be back in about a month.
- Multiple outlets, citing his update, report he will not feature against Real Madrid on October 26.
- Mundo Deportivo and follow-on reporting indicate his comeback is unlikely before November.
- Wojciech Szczesny will continue in goal, having previously expressed hope García would return for the match.
- The injury occurred after the Real Oviedo game and required surgery, with media mapping his likely absences across league and European fixtures.