Barcelona are without defender Eric García and are set to be without Jules Koundé for their upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain after the pair picks up injuries, Spanish reports say. Yahoo Sports and The Athletic both indicate García is ruled out, leaving Barcelona short in key defensive roles.
Vanguard similarly reports that both García and Koundé have injuries and are doubts ahead of a busy schedule that includes PSG and a La Liga meeting with Real Madrid. The Athletic adds more detail, stating the injuries mean Barcelona will miss their two primary right-back options for the PSG match, with García expected to be out for roughly three to four weeks and Koundé not available for the encounter.
Taken together, the outlets agree the injuries affect Barcelona’s right side of defense and force changes for the PSG game. The reports differ mainly on how definitively they describe each player’s availability and the specific expected recovery timeframe for García.
