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Barca's Goalie Injured During High-Scoring Match
16 Sep
Summary
- Goalkeeper Joan García was substituted at halftime due to an ankle injury.
- The injury occurred when García slipped retrieving a ball late in the first half.
- García's replacement, Wojciech Szczęsny, is a veteran backup option for Barcelona.
Barcelona's goalkeeper, Joan García, was unexpectedly replaced at halftime during Wednesday's match against Racing Santander. The team had established a commanding 4-1 lead in the first half at Spotify Camp Nou.
García reportedly twisted his ankle after slipping while collecting a ball behind the goal late in the first half. This injury led to his substitution by veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny.
The decision to substitute García is believed to be precautionary. The club hopes he will recover in time for Barcelona's next fixture away at Sevilla on Saturday.
Barcelona also has Dominik Livaković, Croatia's number one, on their roster, having signed him from Fenerbahçe in the summer.
