The key facts
- Eric Garcia will miss both key games due to a thigh injury (3–4 weeks)
- Jules Kounde, with an ankle sprain, will miss the PSG match; his participation in the Clasico is in doubt
- PSG have left-back Nuno Mendes injured
Injuries before crucial matches
Barcelona announced on Sunday that defenders Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde sustained injuries ahead of key matches — against PSG in the Champions League and against Real Madrid in La Liga. Both players felt discomfort following the winning home game against Real Betis (5:2) on Saturday.
Recovery timelines
According to the club, Spanish centre-back Garcia, due to a thigh injury, will miss both fixtures and is out for 'three to four weeks'. Kounde, who plays at right-back, suffered an ankle sprain and will not fly with the team to Paris for the match against PSG on Tuesday. His participation in El Clasico on Sunday, October 25, remains possible depending on the 'progress of his recovery'.
Context and the situation at PSG
Hansi Flick's team secured their ninth consecutive league win, maintaining a one hundred percent record at the start of the season. Their Champions League opponent also has losses: reigning two-time tournament winner PSG announced that Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes injured his left thigh in Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg and will be out for 'several weeks'.
