The possible recovery time for Joan García after injury against Newcastle is now known

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The victory against Newcastle left an unexpected concern in the azulgrana environment. Joan García was unable to complete the match and set off alarms in the final minutes.

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The goalkeeper felt discomfort in the left calf after a stretch in the final stretch of the match. The response was immediate: the medical staff called for the substitution and Wojciech Szczesny came on in his place. The initial medical evaluations point to a muscle tear, with an estimated recovery time that could be between two and three weeks.

Awaiting tests

The definitive confirmation will come after the tests scheduled for this Thursday, which will determine the exact extent of the problem. The break for international commitments, which will reduce the match load starting next week, provides some leeway with the goal of the goalkeeper being able to return in April.

In the immediate term, the replacement is decided: against Rayo Vallecano this Sunday, the Polish goalkeeper will take the starting position. Szczesny, who already defended the goal for two months this season, did not manage to keep a clean sheet in any of those matches.