Joan Garcia will be sidelined for approximately three weeks after a medical examination on Thursday confirmed a minor meniscus problem in his right knee, according to AS.

Fortunately, Barcelona's schedule works in their favor: Garcia's absence coincides with the international break, meaning he will only miss the match against Sevilla and is expected to return for Barcelona's home game against Getafe. The injury affects his right knee rather than the left knee, which underwent surgery a year ago—a reassuring development for the club's medical staff, as this injury is less severe and requires no surgery.

It appears likely that Flick will continue to deploy the Polish goalkeeper Szczęsny in goal this week. This decision has raised considerable questions among fans, particularly given Szczęsny's inconsistent display against Deportivo, where his error leading to the opposition's second goal was a basic and unforgivable mistake.

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