Barcelona star will have the final say over his fitness for Getafe clash

Barcelona star will have the final say over his fitness for Getafe clash One of Hansi Flick’s main selection doubts ahead of FC Barcelona’s La Liga match against Getafe on Saturday is in goal. Regular No. 1 Joan Garcia has been dealing with discomfort he sustained in the match against Racing Santander three weeks ago, leading to him missing the second half of the clash. He also sat out the following game against Sevilla, with Dominik Livakovic playing the full 90 minutes. Back in group training but doubts remain Garcia returned to group training on Wednesday and has made good progress, continuing with the squad during Thursday’s session as well . However, according to MARCA , it remains unclear whether he will be ready to face Jose Bordalas’ side on Saturday evening. The report states that the final decision will largely depend on the goalkeeper himself and how his knee feels leading up to the game. Garcia has resumed group training. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) As such, his availability may not be confirmed until Friday’s final training session, or even on Saturday before kick-off. Garcia’s knee remains a key concern Everything points towards Garcia being available, but there is still some uncertainty because the evolution of the swelling in his knee needs to be monitored. The goalkeeper has trained normally over the past two days, but Barcelona will wait to see how he feels over the next couple of days before making a final decision. If Garcia is unable to play, Livakovic is expected to start, as he did against Sevilla in Barcelona’s last match. Livakovic will start if Garcia is not cleared. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) The veteran goalkeeper has not enjoyed the best international break as he conceded 14 goals in four UEFA Nations League matches with Croatia. This adds another concern for Flick as he considers his options in goal for the game against Getafe on Saturday. Therefore, Barcelona will continue to closely monitor Garcia and his progress in Friday’s final training session and will take into consideration the player’s own feelings regarding his knee, before deciding on his availability to face Bordalas’ side. With big games coming up against the likes of Galatasaray, PSG, and Real Madrid, it might not come as a surprise to see Flick & co. decide not to risk the 25-year-old Spaniard.