DANI GARCIA NEWS

Set to leave team Garcia is set to depart from Athletic Club following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.

Impact Garcia's time in Bilbao has come to an end, leaving the team after playing in six seasons. Since 2018, the midfielder had started 134 times in 165 La Liga appearances, logging in a goal with four assists, while also averaging about 25 clearances and 42 tackles per season, while holding onto 27 clean sheets. He had also won the Copa de Rey title and the Supercopa de Espana during his time with the team.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Villarreal Garcia recorded two tackles (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Garcia came on for Benat Prados Diaz in the 70th minute and managed to create a chance despite only taking 15 touches throughout the game. He has made nine substitute appearances this season, and his only goal involvement came in October against Almeria.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Garcia (quadriceps) is in the squad to face Cadiz on Sunday.

Impact Garcia returns from a quad injury which has kept him out of action since November. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Garcia (quadriceps) is in the final stages of his recovery, but is out for Saturday's clash with Valencia, Marca reports.

Impact Garcia wasn't called up for Saturday's match as he progresses through the very final stages of the recovery process. The midfielder will be a major boon to get back but he's now missed more than two months so he won't be rushed back to major minutes.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Garcia (quadriceps) is not in the squad to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact No real surprises here, as Garcia doesn't have a timetable for his return to action. His next chance to feature will come against Cadiz on Jan. 28.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Real Sociedad Alvarez (thigh) is not in the squad to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Garcia was initially expected to miss around three weeks in late December, but it seems the recovery process has turned out to be more complicated than initially expected. His next chance to return to action will come against Valencia on Jan. 20, but given the lack of updates in his recovery, that seems like a long shot for now.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss 2-3 weeks Garcia picked up a muscle injury to his quadriceps during training Saturday and is set to miss the next two to three weeks.

Impact Garcia had only made four starts in 10 appearances thus far, scoring once thus far. Mikel Vesga and Ruiz de Galarreta are the favorites to start in the defensive midfield for the team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Dani Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-0 win against Almeria.

Impact Garcia scored his first goal of the season with a powerful header that beat the goalkeeper. Additionally, the defensive midfielder started his second consecutive game after spending six games on the bench.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes Garcia (ankle) registered one clearance in Sunday's 4-2 win over Betis.

Impact Though used for only five minutes, Garcia logged his 2023-24 La Liga debut Sunday. He will look to regain a starting role in September. Garcia has a reasonable probability of doing so, having logged 25 appearances and 18 games started across his 2022-23 season.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could make season debut Sunday Dani Garcia (ankle) is back in training and could be included in the squad for Sunday's match against Real Betis, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact The midfielder has yet to play for Athletic this season, but he's been training over the last few days, and unless he suffers a setback, he could be part of the squad for Sunday's contest. He made 25 appearances (18 starts) in 2022-23 and should see a steady role when 100 percent fit.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling Garcia (ankle) is not in the traveling squad for Saturday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Garcia is set for a second match in a row on the sideline due to the ankle injury. The midfielder's next chance to make his 2023-24 debut will be an Aug. 27 clash at home against Betis.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Garcia (ankle) will miss Saturday's clash with Real Madrid, Athletic announced.

Impact Garcia suffered the ankle injury shortly after recovering from a knee injury and now is set to miss the opening match of La Liga. Garcia was a major starter when fit but now will need to recover following a tough start to the 2023-24 season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Garcia (knee) started during Thursday's friendly clash with Racing.

Impact Garcia played 45 minutes during the friendly making his first appearance after finishing 2022-23 on the sideline. The midfielder is a major contributor when fit and should return to a strong role now that he is fit once more.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Travels for friendly Garcia (knee) is in the traveling squad for Wednesday's friendly clash with Santander.

Impact Garcia is back in the first team after struggling to return to training earlier in pre-season. The midfielder ended the 2022-23 season on the sideline with a knee injury. Garcia will hope to make his way back onto the pitch after injuries limited him to 25 appearances in 2022-23.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Garcia (knee) was on the sideline for the beginning of the 2023-24 training camp, Athletic Club reports.

Impact Garcia finished the 2022-23 season on the sideline struggling with knee problems and wasn't able to recover before pre-season training. The midfielder struggled with injuries throughout 2022-23, but still played a big role when fit, making 25 appearances (18 starts.)

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for season finale Garcia (knee) is not in Bilbao's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia ends the season injured but he still managed two assists (a new personal record) and one clean sheet from 25 La Liga appearances (18 starts) in defensive midfield. The 33-year-old rotated regularly with Ander Herrera, Oihan Sancet and Oier Zarraga in the position alongside Mikel Vesga.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for midweek Garcia (undisclosed) was not called up by Athletic Club for Thursday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Garcia suffered an injury in last weekend's win over Celta Vigo and has been ruled out against Osasuna on Thursday. With Ander Herrera (undisclosed) also out, Mikel Vesga and Oier Zarraga could get the starts in defensive midfield for the game.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Garcia was injured and subbed out in the 82nd minute of Saturday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo. He generated one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created before exiting the match.

Impact Garcia's injury seems to be at least moderately serious, considering the defensive midfielder was unable to finish Athletic's game Sunday, which he regularly does whenever healthy. Currently, the team's next game is scheduled at Osasuna on Thursday.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming back from suspension Garcia will be eligible to face Sevilla on Thursday after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Garcia missed Saturday's win over Almeria with a suspension for yellow card accumulation, but he will be able to return to the squad to face Sevilla and is likely to slot back into the XI ahead of Ander Herrera in defensive midfield.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Garcia picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturdays 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad and will receive a one-match ban.

Impact Garcia will miss Saturday's trip to Almeria and could be replaced by Ander Herrera, who has just come back from a thigh injury.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Garcia won two of two tackles and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Espanyol. He also made a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Garcia set up Inaki Williams' opening goal Saturday for his second assist of the season, his best tally across a single La Liga campaign since 2014/15 while he was with Eibar.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in start Garcia took two shots and won three of six tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. He also made three clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Garcia has started half of Athletic's La Liga matches since the World Cup break, but he played well on both sides of the ball in Sunday's scoreless draw with Rayo.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna beats Athletic 1-0 in 1st leg of Copa semifinals

Osasuna has defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in friendly Garcia played for the first half of Sunday's friendly win over Chivas.

Impact Garcia had missed the final three games before the World Cup with a hamstring injury but had already been in training for a couple of weeks before this friendly. He's started four times in eight league appearances and will continue to compete for starts with Mikel Vesga.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Garcia (hamstring) was back in team training with Athletic Club on Monday.

Impact Garcia hasn't played since suffering a hamstring injury in late October, but the extended break for the World Cup has given him time to recover and he is expected to be fully fit by the time La Liga play resumes in about a month. He has featured in eight league games this season in defensive midfield with four starts and four appearances off the bench.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE