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Injury fears eased as Barcelona summer signing fit for Frankfurt clash after Betis scare

Injury fears eased as Barcelona summer signing fit for Frankfurt clash after Betis scareIn a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, it has come to light that Joan Garcia’s presence in Barcelona’s crucial Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt is not in doubt.It must be noted that there were worrying scenes that followed the 5-3 victory over Real Betis at La Cartuja. The summer signing suffered a knock during the match, prompting brief concern among the Barça staff and supporters, but all signs now point to him being fully available for Tuesday night’s European fixture at the Sportify Camp Nou.The Catalan shot-stopper was seen limping slightly as he boarded the team bus en route to Seville airport, and again while getting on the plane with the rest of the squad. The images naturally triggered speculation over his physical condition. However, sources inside the Barcelona dressing room have moved quickly to calm any fears, confirming that unless unforeseen complications arise, Garcia will start against Eintracht Frankfurt.A sigh of reliefJoan Garcia will be fit to play against Eintracht Frankfurt. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)For Hansi Flick, this is significant. Garcia has become his clear first-choice goalkeeper this season, ahead of both Wojciech Szczesny and the recovering Marc-Andre ter Stegen. With qualification for the knockout stages on the line, there was no appetite within the club to gamble on his availability and the medical green light has come at the perfect time.From a performance standpoint, Garcia delivered a mixed but solid display against Betis, as he had no chance whatsoever with Antony’s opener. That goal, however, lasted only briefly before Barça stormed back into the contest. With the defensive block pushed high for much of the game, Garcia was repeatedly required to stay alert and sweep behind his back line.Now, attention turns fully to Eintracht Frankfurt, which will be a very different test altogether. European nights demand maximum concentration, and any physical hesitation in goal could prove costly. 

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