UNAI GARCIA NEWS

Back on bench Garcia (thigh) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia is back on the team sheet, as expected, earning a spot on the bench after missing the club's last match due to a thigh issue. He will likely remain on the bench for the remainder of the season, earning time here and there as he has only appeared eight times all campaign, mainly going unused on the bench.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Garcia (thigh) is not in the squad for Tuesday's match against Mallorca.

Impact The quick turnaround between games isn't doing any favors to Garcia, and the defender is now set to miss a second consecutive match due to injury. His next chance to play will come against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Garcia (thigh) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Athletic Club.

Impact Garcia was spotted training on his own earlier this week and doing individual exercises, but the fact that he's yet to get included in group training suggests he's not ready to play yet. It's unclear if he'll be available to face Real Mallorca on Tuesday on a quick turnaround, and a more realistic date for his return would be the Atletico Madrid matchup on May 19.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Garcia (thigh) began individual training, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Garcia is already ramping up his fitness after going down in training Monday, as he is now training by himself just two days removed from picking up his injury. He will now look to get into team training before Saturday's match, although it seems unlikely he will be available for that game.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of training Garcia was left out of training Monday due to thing discomfort, according to the club.

Impact Garcia is once again heading back to the injury list, now dealing with thigh issues that forced him to miss training. It has been a tough run for the defender over the past month, only appearing on the team sheet twice in their past five appearances due to injuries. He will hope the issue is only minor and to return to training this week, as he will want to be an option to face Atheltic on Saturday.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Sunday Garcia (hamstring) returned and played 18 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Osasuna delivered a woeful showing Sunday, but at least Garcia managed to return following a three-game absence. The defender has made just six starts this season, and it remains if he'll be part of the XI when Osasuna takes on Betis on May 5.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Begins team training Garcia (hamstring) was included in team training and completed the full session Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Garcia continues to work on his return to play, as he was not included in full team training. This leaves the defender in a great spot to be an option for the weekend, as he was already close to a return last week. With that being said, he will hope to continue working on his fitness with no setbacks and look to be an option to face Granada on Sunday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Close to return Garcia (hamstring) is nearing a return but will miss Monday's match against Valencia, as manager Jagoba Arrasate stated, "He has begun to do fieldwork. This week it won't arrive an...

Impact Garcia looks to be about a week away from a return, as he has been training but appears to have yet to make the jump to team training. With that being said, he will now hope for a return next week when the club faces Ravo Vallecano on Saturday, most likely returning to the bench as he has mainly gone unused on the bench this season despite starting in six of his seven appearances this campaign.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out for another week Garcia (hamstring) is set to sit out for another week, per manager Jagoba Arrasate. "He's going to be out for a week. It's not a long injury."

Impact Garcia needs another week to recover following a hamstring injury. He had started three starts in the last four matches, totaling a goal, eight clearances and four tackles. With David Garcia back, he is set to get the start at center back, alongside both Alejandro Catena and Jorge Herrando.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starts to train again Garcia (undisclosed) began to train individually again, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Garcia only went down at the start of the week with his latest injury, but he is already making solid progress, as he trained individually Wednesday. However, the defender most likely still won't be an option to face Almeria on Saturday, as he is yet to get in team training with only two days until the game. With that being said, he will hope to get into group training next week and return against Valencia on April 15.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Garcia appears to have picked up an injury, as he was forced to leave training early on Friday.

Impact Garcia was held out of practice Monday, as the injury he picked up last Friday in training appears to possibly be somewhat serious. Not much is known about the injury at the time, as he is still yet to undergo testing, with no timetable or severity of the injury being announced at the moment. He will now hope to only be carrying a minor issue and to return against Almeria on Saturday, as he did get the start at center-back in the club's past two contests.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in draw Unai Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia scored the opener in the 49th minute to give Osasuna the lead just after halftime with his first goal in the season. That was only his fourth start in the campaign, as he was mostly a backup option. The centerback will now look for more playing time in the squad.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Will return from suspension Garcia has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Garcia has made just two appearances this season, though he's started both times. It's unclear if he'll return to the starting lineup against Real Sociedad on Saturday, but the worst-case scenario is that he'll add depth on defense off the bench.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Wednesday Garcia was sent off for two yellow cards during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Garcia was on a yellow card heading into halftime but stayed on the pitch while the game was tied. Unfortunately he was shown a second yellow and sent off just minutes after Vitor Roque opened the scoring for Barcelona. Garcia will miss a Sunday clash with Celta Vigo due to the ban, but will return for a Feb. 10 trip to Sociedad.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Garcia (knee) was listed in the preliminary squad for Saturday's match against Girona.

Impact Garcia could be making his first appearance of the season after making the preliminary squad on Friday. The defender did not earn a single minute even when he was healthy, so it is most likely that he will end up on the bench if he is chosen for the matchday squad against Girona.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Garcia (knee) was left out of the team sheet for Friday's match against Granada.

Impact Garcia won't be returning to play this week after being left out of the team sheet on Thursday. The defender has now missed the past three weeks with the knock and is still yet to log any minutes this season. His absence shouldn't affect the squad too much, and when he does return, only expect him to be an option off the bench, as he will struggle to find minutes this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Friday Garcia (knee) was training with the team Thursday and is expected to be a late call for Friday's clash with Granada, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate per Info Biwenger. "Today...

Impact Garcia could make his season debut Friday after sitting out the last two months with a knee injury. If he is deemed fit, the defender is expected to start off the bench after not playing in an official league game since May 2. In 21 matches with the team in 2022/23, Garcia had totaled 20 starts with an assist, 57 clearances and 23 tackles (19 won).

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for team training Garcia will return to team training after Saturday's clash with Real Madrid, according to manager Jagoba Arrasate.

Impact Garcia won't be available for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, but should be able to return to team training after that match. The defender's role moving forward is uncertain as he opened 2022/23 as a consistent starter before falling largely out of favor in the closing stages of the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works on grass Garcia (knee) was back on the training grounds while working individually ahead of Saturday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia is still looking to make his season debut after missing the last four matches with a knee injury. He was also an unused substitute during the first four games. Once the defender returns, he will have to work hard if he wants a spot in the lineup after making 20 starts in 21 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be available Thursday Garcia (knee) will be left out of the squad for Thursday's clash with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia has been on the bench six times this season, including Europa Conference League qualifies but has yet to get onto the pitch. As such, even once given the all-clear, the defender will be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI and figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests. With the short week, Garcia almost certainly won't be an option versus Deportivo Alaves on Sunday either.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Sevilla Garcia (undisclosed) wasn't called up for Saturday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Garcia has yet to make his 2023/24 debut and wasn't called up for Saturday's clash. It's unclear if this is injury related or simply a result of Garcia failing to impress in his rare chances on the pitch. The defender's next chance to debut is a Thursday clash with Atleti.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Garcia kept a clean sheet during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia made a quick return to the lineup after skipping Monday's loss to Villarreal due to suspension. Though he wasn't so busy Thursday, Garcia tends to play a more active role in the defense. A tough schedule to finish out the first half of the season is likely to see him keep up the pace if he doesn't earn any more suspensions.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Garcia completed his one-match suspension during Monday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal, making him available for Thursday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Garcia should make a quick return to the starting lineup after making the first XI in all eight of his appearances to open the season. While Aridane should make way for Garcia, this doesn't mean it will result in better performances by their team, which have scored just twice and conceded seven goals in their last four matches.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Friday Garcia was shown a straight red card during Friday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Garcia made an unneeded challenge in the box and was deemed to be the last man back earning a red card. The defender will miss a Monday trip to Villarreal, and should return against Espanyol. David Garcia returns from a suspension of his own against Villarreal, and will likely partner Aridane Hernandez in central defense Monday. When both are available Unai and David Garcia would be the first choice combination in central defense.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Garcia logged one assist from one chance created and made two interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia put in an inspired performance in addition to setting up Kike's equalizing goal, which seems to be a yearly tradition when these teams face each other. While clean sheets are less of a guarantee in a team that doesn't score much, Garcia offers reasonable production with four tackles made (three won) and 11 clearances logged in his last two matches.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE