Barça's medical clearance eases worries over Eric García before Getafe
Barça’s medical team confirmed on Monday that defender Eric García suffered no serious injury after his left‑knee discomfort during Spain’s Wembley warm‑up, and he should be available for the upcoming Saturday 10 October clash with Getafe at the Camp Nou.
Medical clearance eases concerns
The defender underwent a medical examination at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Monday, where Barça’s doctors confirmed there was no serious damage. Periodista Deportivo Flick reported the news, and Hansi Flick, Germany’s coach, said he was breathing cautiously about García’s condition. The assessment reduced the tension that had risen within the Barça medical staff.
García had left the España squad after feeling discomfort in his left knee during the warm‑up before the friendly at Wembley. He had been listed in Luis de la Fuente’s starting eleven, but the knock forced him out of the world‑champion’s victory. The Royal Spanish Football Federation cleared him the following day, allowing Barça to rely on its own medical verdict.
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Squad readiness and contrasting injuries
At 25, García has become an indispensable figure for the blaugrana, starting six of the seven LaLiga fixtures this season, always at right back. Barça will not resume collective training until Monday 5 October, giving him a window to recover without pressure. Their next competitive test is the Saturday 10 October meeting with Getafe at the Camp Nou.
While García’s setback is minor, Barça still monitor a more complex case: midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman suffered a lateral collateral ligament injury to his right knee on 16 June with the Netherlands and has been absent for three and a half months. The plan is for him to re‑join the squad partially on 5 October under fitness coach Benjamin Kugel, with a 15‑ to 20‑day programme of strength work and short matches.
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The contrast between García’s swift clearance and de Jong’s prolonged rehabilitation highlights the varying timelines the club must manage. With the Getafe fixture offering a relatively calm environment, Barça can afford to handle García’s return calmly while still preparing for the longer‑term challenge of restoring de Jong to full fitness.