Garcia sustained the injury during Barcelona\u2019s 7-2 victory over Racing Santander on Wednesday. The goalkeeper started the match but was replaced by Wojciech Szczesny at the beginning of the second half after experiencing discomfort in his right knee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Medical tests later confirmed that Garcia had not suffered a serious injury. However, Barcelona said the 24-year-old will remain unavailable for the immediate fixtures, with his return depending on his recovery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFirst-team player Joan Garcia is experiencing mild discomfort in his right knee. His recovery will determine when he returns,\u201d Barcelona said in a statement on its official website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The injury is to Garcia\u2019s right knee, rather than his left knee, which required surgery last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Garcia has been an important part of Barcelona\u2019s squad since joining the club and had been included in Spain coach Luis de la Fuente\u2019s squad for the upcoming international window. His absence has now prompted a change to Spain\u2019s goalkeeping options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
De la Fuente has called up Josep Martinez to replace Garcia in the national squad. Martinez will join Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simon and Arsenal\u2019s David Raya as Spain\u2019s three goalkeeping options for the international fixtures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Garcia has been an important part of Barcelona\u2019s squad since joining the club and had been included in Spain coach Luis de la Fuente\u2019s squad for the upcoming international window. His absence has now prompted a change to Spain\u2019s goalkeeping options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Barcelona will be hoping Garcia\u2019s recovery progresses quickly as the Catalan club continues its La Liga campaign. The goalkeeper\u2019s return will depend on how he responds to treatment and rehabilitation over the coming days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n