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Luis de la Fuente explains Eric Garcia's withdrawal from Spain squad

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Luis de la Fuente explains Eric Garcia's withdrawal from Spain squad
Summary

Eric Garcia withdrew from Spain's squad after experiencing knee discomfort during warm-ups before the match against England on September 30, 2026. He underwent tests which found the injury not to be serious, allowing him to return to Barcelona. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente emphasized the decision was made to avoid conflict with Barcelona, stating they wanted Garcia to be safe. The defender will likely be available for Barcelona's next match against Getafe.

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  • •Eric Garcia felt knee discomfort during warm-ups prior to England match.
  • •Garcia underwent knee tests and returned to Barcelona after withdrawal.
  • •Luis de la Fuente cited avoiding conflict with Barcelona as a reason for Garcia's departure.
  • •Garcia is expected to be available for Barcelona's next fixture against Getafe.
Latest Updates
  • 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Luis de la Fuente explains why Spain sent Barcelona defender Eric Garcia home: ‘Wasn’t worth taking that risk’
  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We didn’t want conflict’ – Luis de la Fuente explains why Eric Garcia dropped out of Spain squad
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Luis de la Fuente has provided updates on two Barcelona players ahead of Spain’s meeting with Croatia, addressing Eric Garcia’s early departure from the international camp while also discussing Fe...

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