"World Sports News" reported that Barcelona will not take the risk of letting Juan Garcia participate in the El Clasico.
Joan Garcia was injured at the end of the game against Real Oviedo at the end of September and underwent surgery for a torn medial meniscus in his left knee a few days later. The injury is expected to last four to six weeks.
The El Clasico will be played on October 26, although no one has ruled out the possibility of Juan Garcia's return. But even if his recovery progresses smoothly, he is expected to miss this focus game.
Barça Sporting management has sent a clear message that the goalkeeper is a key component throughout the season rather than a specific game. No matter how much media attention he gets, the club will never force him to risk a comeback. This is a knee injury and you can never be too cautious. It would be perfectly fine if the recovery period was closer to six weeks instead of four. The key is to feel strong and confident when he returns.
Similarly, although Szczesny has stated that he does not expect to play in the El Clasico and wishes Juan Garcia a speedy recovery, the club understands this as a way of encouraging the young goalkeeper. The 35-year-old Polish veteran has developed a good relationship with Joan Garcia, and in fact Szczesny is now assured that he will be the starting goalkeeper in this crucial showdown between the title rivals.