Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde praised teammate Joan Garcia, naming the goalkeeper as among the best in his place on the earth.
Garcia joined Barcelona from Catalan rivals RCD Espanyol in the summertime after Barca activated the €25 million launch clause on his contract together with his childhood membership. Up to now this season, the Spaniard has saved 5 clear sheets in 14 appearances throughout all competitions. He was in motion in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory in opposition to Osasuna on Saturday. Along with preserving a clear sheet, Garcia made two saves within the first half.
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Talking to reporters after the match, Balde spoke glowingly of Garcia, saying:
“I believe Joan Garcia is presently among the best goalkeepers on the earth. His degree is wonderful, and regardless of his younger age, he’s a really wonderful participant, and we’re very pleased to have him with us!”
Final season, Garica made essentially the most saves (145) in LaLiga, with a formidable 73.71% save price, though his Espanyol facet completed 14th within the desk.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick says Joan Garcia stays his first-choice goalkeeper regardless of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s return
Joan Garcia’s arrival at Barca noticed him dethrone his predecessors on the membership. The Spanish shot-stopper arrived amid a want for competitors with Wojciech Szczesny, and he has since established himself because the first-choice goalie.
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen returned from a prolonged damage in direction of the tip of final season, however underwent additional surgical procedure for his decrease again issues in July and has but to play a match for Barcelona this season.
The German returned to coaching a couple of days in the past and was included in Barcelona’s matchday squad for his or her Champions League conflict in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt final Tuesday. He was additionally within the matchday squad in opposition to Osasuna, however he was an unused substitute in each matches.
Talking after the sport in opposition to Osasuna, Flick confirmed that Garica will stay his first-choice goalkeeper regardless of Ter Stegen’s return from damage.
“Joan is primary. However I do not see a second or third. We’re not going to vary Joan; he is doing very properly,” he stated.
Concerning Ter Stegen, Flick stated he has spoken with him however saved the dialogue he had with the German shot-stopper personal. He added:
“I’ve spoken with him; it’s my job. However that stays between him and me.”
Ter Stegen joined Barca from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2014 and was the workforce’s No. 1 in LaLiga within the final eight seasons. His present cope with Barca will expire in 2028.
Edited by Ezekiel Olamide
