Eric García speeds up his recovery to be in Celta-Barça

Eric García is working hard in the gym to receive his medical discharge this week with FC Barcelona. The club shared a video on its networks where Martorell is seen working hard on the physical side, with the aim of reappearing next Saturday during the visit to Celta. The '24' has been out for the last month due to an injury to his right abductor that led to pubalgia.

The defender was injured in the warm-up prior to Barça-Sevilla on October 20 (that day he would start) and, although he was expected to be available for the duels against Real Madrid and Espanyol, he finally ended up missing six consecutive games due to some discomfort that They worsened after the Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu.

However, the 23-year-old should be ready to return to a Barça call-up at Balaídos, although it will all depend on the pace at which he can train during the week. Hansi Flick will recover the Barcelona internationals between Wednesday and Thursday, with Raphinha, once again, being the last to return due to his long trip from South American soil.

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Eric García hopes to add minutes again in the center of the defense

So far this season, Eric García has added 448 minutes of action spread over 9 appearances (8 in the League, 1 in the Champions League, with 1 assist in the League), of which he has started 5 times. Flick has counted on the defender as a defensive pivot, but everything indicates that, after his return, he will return to lend a hand in the center of the defense.

And, after the returns of Frenkie de Jong, Fermín López and Gavi, the Barça technical staff has enough alternatives for the midfield. The Pedri-Casadó duo remains untouchable in the midfield, so García will have more options to add minutes in his natural position than in the center of the field.

However, the imminent return of Ronald Araújo will also be a problem for the '24' in his fight for a place. The 'Charrúa' is also in the final stretch of his recovery and hopes to be available against Celta or, failing that, for the Champions League match at home against Brest. This scenario puts Eric on the starting ramp in January, although the club and the player will wait for the opening of the winter market to make a decision about his future.