Joan García and Eric García both left Barça with fresh injury concerns, although the initial feeling around the two cases is not exactly the same. Early reporting after the match suggested that the club were not immediately alarmed by the goalkeeper’s calf problem, but that Thursday’s medical tests would be decisive in establishing the final diagnosis. AS reported first that Joan was dealing with an issue in his left calf, initially described as an overload, with an estimated absence of around a couple of weeks.
At the same time, another version of the story has gone a step further. Reporting attributed to Javi Miguel says that Joan could be out for two to three weeks because of a small tear in the calf of his left leg, which presents a slightly more serious picture than the first interpretation. That difference explains why Barça’s environment has preferred to wait for the medical examinations before fixing any firm timeline. For now, then, there are two readings of the same case: one more cautious, based on an overload, and another more specific, pointing to a minor tear.
With Eric García, the situation is also still pending medical confirmation, although the context naturally invites caution. AS reported that the defender, who was only just returning after previous physical problems, lasted around 20 minutes before asking to come off because of discomfort in the back of his right thigh. That same report suggested it could be more than just a simple overload.
That matches the interpretation currently circulating around the Barça media environment. The concern is that Eric may have suffered another muscular elongation or even a relapse related to his recent hamstring problem, and that he asked to be substituted as a precaution to avoid making things worse. The upcoming international break gives Barcelona a small cushion, but the real significance of the problem still depends on the results of the medical tests.
Flick is waiting for the tests before measuring the real impact
The positive side for Barcelona is that the schedule now offers a short recovery window. Several reports point out that the international break could buy valuable time in both cases, something that matters especially if neither injury turns into a more serious muscular issue.
As things stand, the most reasonable reading is this: Joan García could miss around two to three weeks if the small tear in his left calf is confirmed, while Eric García is still waiting to learn whether his substitution was simply precautionary or the sign of another muscular setback. Inside the club, there seems to be less immediate fear over Joan, but everyone is still waiting for the tests to provide a much clearer and firmer medical picture.
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