Hansi Flick hopes Joan García will be available for Saturday’s match

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick confirmed that goalkeeper Joan García is dealing with a knee problem but expressed optimism that the 25-year-old will be fit to play on Saturday. The update comes after García was substituted at halftime during Barcelona’s recent outing at Spotify Camp Nou, raising immediate concerns about the keeper’s availability for what shapes up as a pivotal fixture. What happened and what’s next The injury occurred during a match against Racing Santander on September 16, when García appeared to slip on the wet artificial surface while retrieving a ball. He twisted his ankle and did not return after the break. Flick’s initial comments framed the substitution as cautious rather than panicked. The coach indicated he expects García to be available for Barcelona’s upcoming away trip to Sevilla on September 19. Early assessments suggest the issue is a minor ankle sprain rather than anything structural. García is expected to undergo further medical evaluation, but the initial prognosis has been encouraging enough for Flick to sound genuinely hopeful. García’s journey at Barcelona Joan García, born on May 4, 2001, arrived at Barcelona in July 2025 after making his ...