Hansi Flick provides update on Joan García's knee injury

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Hansi Flick provides update on Joan García's knee injury
Summary

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick addressed the media following a 7-2 win over Racing Santander on September 16. During the first half, goalkeeper Joan García suffered a knee injury while trying to retrieve the ball on wet turf and was substituted by Wojciech Szczęsny. Flick reported that García experienced knee issues and further tests will determine the severity. The team's next match is against Sevilla on September 20.

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  • Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 7-2.
  • Joan García slipped and sustained a knee injury.
  • Wojciech Szczęsny replaced García at halftime.
  • García will undergo tests to assess his injury.
  • Barcelona will face Sevilla next on September 20.
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  • 10:10 PMYahoo SportsBarcelona boss Flick provides Joan García injury update
  • 10:00 PMYahoo SportsHansi Flick offers update on Joan Garcia injury after Barcelona thrash Racing
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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has provided an update on the wellbeing of star goalkeeper Joan García. This comes after the Spaniard set alarm bells ringing in Catalunya’s capital on Wednesday ev...

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