Szczesny or Livakovic? Injury blow sparks Barcelona goalkeeper dilemma

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia is a major doubt for the upcoming clash against Sevilla after picking up a knee injury. The keeper felt discomfort in his right knee during the match against Racing Santander after slipping on the wet surface in heavy rain. While he managed to finish the first half, he was withdrawn at halftime as a precautionary measure.

Medical examinations conducted on Thursday morning confirmed the injury but ruled out any severe damage. The club has stated that his availability for the match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan will depend on his recovery progress.

Manager Hansi Flick now faces a difficult tactical decision. Known for his cautious approach regarding returning players, especially ahead of international breaks, Flick is unlikely to take risks with Garcia. Should the Spanish keeper be ruled out, the German coach will have to choose between Wojciech Szczesny, who replaced him against Racing, or Dominik Livakovic, who is still awaiting his official debut for the club.

The final decision will be made following the team's last training session before they travel to Andalusia. Flick is expected to address the situation during his pre-match press conference.