Barcelona's Night to Forget: Key Defender Eric Garcia Suffering Muscle Discomfort
Barcelona FC's Monday night match against Girona at Estadi Montilivi ended in a 2-1 loss, leaving a bitter taste for the players and fans alike. The defeat was not only due to controversial officiating, as reported by barcauniversal.com, but also because of an important player's physical problem.
Eric Garcia, a key defender who has played in every match this season for Barcelona, was substituted in the 73rd minute due to muscle discomfort. Despite giving his all, Garcia had to be replaced after feeling an untimely discomfort in the back of his thigh.
The positive sign was that Garcia was able to walk off the pitch by himself, but he left the field clearly frustrated. The Spanish defender will now undergo medical tests to determine the exact nature of the problem, with initial sensations not being positive. The medical assessment will reveal the extent of the issue.
On the pitch, Garcia appeared dejected, and it remains to be seen how long he will be sidelined. So far this season, Garcia has featured in all of Barcelona's 38 matches across all competitions, even contributing with a goal and an assist. The medical tests will determine whether he will be available to face Levante later this weekend.
