Hansi Flick gives updates on Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia fitness, praises Gerard Martin
Hansi Flick gives updates on Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia fitness, praises Gerard Martin Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has suggested that Eric Garcia is not fit enough to join up with the Spain squad next week, in their final call-up before the 2026 World Cup. Garcia started on Wednesday against Newcastle United in Barcelona’s 7-2 win, but was removed after 20 minutes. Before his side faced Rayo Vallecano in the first half of the season, Flick called on his side to be unselfish with their work, stating that ‘ego kills success’.
This reflection was put to him again before their second tie of the season. “Those words are in the past. When we look at the matches, the performance has been good.
We’ve talked about Newcastle; this is the fantastic level I want from the team. We’re like this when we’re active and playing with intensity. That’s when everyone enjoys the football.
It’s important to maintain this level in the final stretch of the season. The aim is for them to enjoy playing with their teammates more, and I could see that in Wednesday’s match. I really liked it,” he told MD .
Eric Garcia’s Spain absence could be due to physical status The Catalan defender did not make Luis de la Fuente’s cut for the Spain squad either, and Flick was asked about his status ahead of Barcelona’s Sunday meeting with Rayo. “He’ll be on the bench, we’ll see. He might not play, but he’ll be on the bench, which is good news,” Flick revealed, before praising the composure of Xavi Espart, his potential alternative.