Injury
Champions League
Barça suffer double defensive blow before PSG, with two confirmed absences and a puzzle ahead
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Eric Garcia out 3–4 weeks with a thigh tear; Jules Koundé sidelined for PSG clash with ankle sprain, availability for El Clásico uncertain.
Barcelona confirmed Sunday that defenders Eric Garcia and Jules Koundé are unavailable for Tuesday's Champions League match against PSG. Garcia suffered a right thigh muscle tear and will miss 3–4 weeks of competition, while Koundé has a left ankle sprain and is ruled out for the PSG game; his status for next Sunday's El Clásico against Real Madrid depends on recovery. Manager Hansi Flick must improvise his defensive lineup, potentially deploying Cancelo on the right and Esparto on the left.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at rmcsport.bfmtv.com. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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UK times- ESPN
- Fabrizio Romano
- Kicker
- Diario AS
- RMC Sport
- García, Koundé to miss PSG-Barça ahead of ClásicoESPN
- Two injured and a delay: Flick's worries before ParisKicker
- Eric out; Koundé doubtful for PSGDiario AS
- Barça suffer double defensive blow before PSG, with two confirmed absences and a puzzle aheadRMC SportThis article
- Eric García out 3-4 weeks; Koundé also injured for PSG clashFabrizio Romano
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