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Knee Pain Could Delay Barcelona’s Getafe Goalkeeping Decision

Joan García faces a late fitness test before Getafe as Barcelona assess his knee pain and decide whether Livaković may have to start.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:00 PM
Knee Pain Could Delay Barcelona’s Getafe Goalkeeping Decision
Key Things to Know
  • Joan García faces a late fitness test regarding knee pain before Barcelona's match against Getafe.
  • Manager Hansi Flick may not make a final goalkeeping selection until Friday or Saturday.
  • García returned to group training on Wednesday after missing the previous match against Sevilla.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García has returned to group training, but his availability for Saturday's match against Getafe remains uncertain due to knee pain. According to MARCA, manager Hansi Flick may not make a final decision on García's status until Friday's training session or Saturday morning, depending on the player's pain levels and swelling.

García sustained the knee injury three weeks ago against Racing and subsequently missed the fixture against Sevilla. If García is deemed unable to start, Dominik Livaković is expected to deputize in goal once again for Barcelona.

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