"I think my nose is broken." Eric Garcia couldn't have been more explicit after the Club Brugge-Barça match.
The Barça center-back couldn't finish the game and was substituted in the 94th minute after an accidental headbutt from Romeo Vermant, which will keep him out of next Sunday's match (9 p.m.) in Vigo against Celta. Pending further examination at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despí, Eric could be available on the bench wearing a protective mask, but Hansi Flick isn't one to take unnecessary risks by starting him, especially since there's a league break after the match at Balaídos, giving the Martorell native time to fully recover.
Therefore, Flick will have to opt for Ronald Araújo and Pau Cubarsí against Celta, as Andreas Christensen continues to suffer from discomfort in his right calf muscle.
Eric has been one of Barça's key players this season, accumulating 846 minutes across all competitions. Only Pedri González has played more, with 850 minutes despite missing the last two matches due to injury.