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Joan Garcia gives his verdict on Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas as Barcelona defenders

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia hailed Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas for putting in a solid shift in defence during Saturday’s 6-1 thrashing of Alaves. Injuries to Xavi Espart, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia meant that Flick fielded…

By Barca Blaugranes · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Joan Garcia praised midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas for successfully stepping into Barcelona's defense against Alaves.
Barcelona cruised to an emphatic 6-1 La Liga victory over Alaves at Camp Nou.
Manager Hansi Flick used the midfielders in his backline due to injuries to four defenders.

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Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia praised Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas for their performances in an unfamiliar defensive backline during Saturday's 6-1 victory over Alaves. Due to an injury crisis sidelining Xavi Espart, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, and Eric Garcia, manager Hansi Flick deployed the two regular midfielders in defense at Camp Nou.

Speaking to Movistar, Garcia commended Farinas's personality and De Jong's composure on the ball. Following previous defeats to PSG and Real Madrid, Garcia noted the team bounced back well as they prepare to host Aston Villa in the Champions League.

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