Joan Garcia Injured in Barcelona's Match Against Racing

Joan Garcia was forced off at half-time of Barcelona’s La Liga meeting with Racing at Camp Nou on Wednesday, handing Wojciech Szczęsny his first minutes of the season.

The Barcelona goalkeeper appeared to lose his footing just before the interval and did not re-emerge for the second half. Hansi Flick turned to the experience of Szczęsny, choosing the veteran ahead of summer arrival Dominik Livakovic to guard the posts after the break.

Early signs are encouraging for Barcelona. According to RAC1, the decision to withdraw the Spain international was precautionary, with initial reports indicating he has not suffered a significant injury. Garcia will still undergo further tests, but the club hope to have him available again for Saturday’s clash with Sevilla, a game that already feels important in shaping Flick’s early tenure.