According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona defender Eric Garcia suffered a wound and swelling below his right knee after the away match against Galatasaray, and jokingly called it a "little gift" from Leao in the mixed zone.
Eric Garcia was a bit "battered" after the match at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium. The Barça fullback had to contend with one of Galatasaray's most formidable players, winger Rafael Leao, signed from AC Milan. Despite struggling early in the game, the Portuguese player used his speed to get past the Barça defender and assisted Batrakov in the 28th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead. Eric then adjusted and successfully neutralized the Portuguese player's threat.
However, Eric ultimately paid the price in a challenge with Leao. The Barça defender had a wound and swelling below his right knee at the end of the match. In the mixed zone, Eric himself spoke about the injury. "It's a little gift I'm bringing back from Turkey," he explained with a laugh. "It was a collision in a challenge with Leao," the Barça player elaborated.
Therefore, unless Flick decides to rest him for the crucial match against Paris Saint-Germain next Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, Eric should be available for Saturday's game against Betis at La Cartuja, according to his own statements.
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