Overview

• Barcelona’s medical guidance after García’s arthroscopic meniscus procedure points to a four-to-six-week recovery, making a late-October return uncertain.
• AS, via Barca Universal, reports he is unlikely to be ready for El Clásico, and the coaching staff are preparing Wojciech Szczęsny as the likely starter.
• SPORT, as relayed by Barca Universal, says García is pushing to be available on October 26, a goal described as optimistic given the timeline.
• Szczęsny says he does not expect to play El Clásico, portrays himself as García’s mentor, and has publicly called the 24-year-old a potential best-in-the-world goalkeeper.
• García was installed as first choice after joining from Espanyol in the summer, while reports differ on whether Szczęsny’s current deal runs one year or two.