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Eric Garcia back in training as Barcelona return to work ahead of Getafe clash

Barcelona were back to work on Monday after a few days off to begin preparations for Saturday’s La Liga match with Getafe. Hansi Flick had given those players not on international duty some welcome rest last week but the team…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Eric Garcia back in training as Barcelona return to work ahead of Getafe clash
Key Things to Know
  • Eric Garcia returned to Barcelona training following a knee injury and is expected to face Getafe.
  • Manager Hansi Flick welcomed non-international players back to work on Monday ahead of Saturday's match.
  • Wojciech Szczesny, Gavi, and Alejandro Balde were among the first-team players involved in the session.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona returned to training on Monday to begin preparations for Saturday's La Liga clash against Getafe. Defender Eric Garcia was back in the training session after previously withdrawing from the Spain national team squad due to a knee injury, making him likely to be available for the weekend match.

Garcia trained alongside first-team players including Wojciech Szczesny, Gavi, Gerard Martín, Gabriel Jesús, Brian Farinas, and Alejandro Balde. Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong, Joan Garcia, and Raphinha trained individually due to minor knocks, with Hansi Flick awaiting the return of players on international duty.

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