Barcelona face defensive availability concerns before their away match against PSG and the forthcoming El Clasico with Real Madrid. Bóngđá+ reports that Eric García and Jules Koundé underwent medical checks after the Betis game, while Gerard Martín also required an assessment following a knock.
García and Koundé face different problems
The report says Barcelona's return from Seville was disrupted by heavy rain. García and Koundé were examined after the squad arrived back, leaving Hansi Flick with personnel issues to address during preparations.
García is reported to have an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh. Bóngđá+ gives an estimated recovery period of three to four weeks and says he is expected to miss the PSG and Real Madrid matches.
The versatile defender scored against Betis before going off late with a muscular problem. The article also discusses possible absences against Alavés, Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid. Those are projections based on recovery expectations rather than a guaranteed return schedule.
Recovery will determine further availability
Koundé is reported to have a sprained left ankle and to be unavailable for the trip to Paris. His involvement against Real Madrid remains possible, with the report stressing that progress during recovery will determine whether he can play.
Martín's situation is described more positively. He went off after the first half against Betis after his foot was stepped on, but the problem was assessed as a contact injury without a need for further specialist tests.
He could travel to France, subject to further fitness assessment. The differing circumstances leave Flick balancing immediate absences with players whose availability remains conditional, rather than working from fixed return dates.