Barcelona 24-year-old star in the final phase of his recovery from injury

On Sunday, FC Barcelona will lock horns with Elche, aiming to get again to profitable methods in La Liga following their El Clasico defeat per week in the past.

Main as much as the sport, Hansi Flick has been greeted with blended information on the harm entrance as Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo are set to return, whereas Pedri has been sidelined.

There’s one other optimistic, although, by way of the progress being made by Joan Garcia.

Closing in on a return

Certainly, in response to Guillem Borras Perez on Jijantes, Garcia has entered the ultimate part of his restoration and seems very shut to creating his return.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper has been engaged on the pitch for just a few days now and did some particular person workouts earlier right now earlier than tomorrow’s recreation towards Elche.

Nevertheless, for the time being, it’s unlikely that he shall be returning for this recreation. As a substitute, a comeback is more likely to happen subsequent week when Barcelona tackle Celta Vigo away at Balaidos proper earlier than the worldwide break.

Garcia had turn out to be the No. 1 starter in objective for Hansi Flick this season, forward of Wojciech Szczesny and the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

The previous RCD Espanyol ace had already confirmed himself to be a shrewd piece of enterprise with some impactful shows early on within the marketing campaign earlier than getting injured towards Actual Oviedo.

As such, his return within the coming days shall be a fine addition for Hansi Flick & co., as they enter a vital part of the season.