Koundé and García rule-outs strip Barcelona defense before PSG
FC Barcelona‘s medical department has confirmed that defenders Eric García and Jules Koundé have suffered injuries ahead of a pivotal stretch of competitive fixtures. García is facing three to four weeks out with a right thigh issue, while Koundé has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain with an ankle sprain.
FC Barcelona defensive dual blow confirmed by medical team
García’s injury involves the rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh, requiring a recovery period of three to four weeks before returning to squad training. Koundé sustained a sprained left ankle, removing him from contention for the European fixture and casting doubt over his physical status for the immediate league calendar.
Eric García
playerThe loss of two primary defensive options severely compresses the physical options available to head coach Hansi Flick. With high-density fixtures scheduled across multiple competitions, the compressed depth forces immediate selection adjustments across the back line to maintain competitive balance.
Jules Koundé and Eric García timelines for PSG and Real Madrid clashes
Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League group action on Tuesday, October 20, without Koundé available for selection. The squad then prepares for La Liga duty against Real Madrid in El Clásico on Sunday, October 25, where Koundé’s participation remains dependent on his physical progression during week-day assessments, while García remains sidelined.
