Impact Garcia returns after being forced off of Osasuna's opening day match due to a head injury. The centerback takes up a role in the center of the back line for Osasuna's La Liga clash with Cadiz.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Garcia is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Cadiz.
Returns to training Garcia (head) returned to training during Tuesday's session.
Impact Garcia isn't taking long to overcome a head-to-head collision suffered in the opening game against Sevilla. With a couple more days of training, he should be in good shape to remain a starter for the next match against Cadiz, forming a strong partnership with David Garcia in defense. For the first Garcia, he's capable of having decent value but after conceding a yellow card in the first match, he'll need to not rack up too many bookings.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trains separately Garcia (head) trained separately during Monday's session.
Impact Garcia is making good progress after a collision knocked him out of Friday's opening day win over Sevilla. If he continues to be unavailable, Manu Sanchez could take his place in the lineup after replacing Garcia in Friday's game.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes blow to head Garcia was replaced by Manu Sanchez after 80 minutes of Friday's 2-1 win over Sevilla following a collision of heads.
Impact Garcia played a solid game but couldn't finish the first contest of the season. As long as he's not out with a serious concussion, Garcia should be able to play quite frequently and especially so if Aridane isn't available.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in loss Garcia took a shot and won one of two tackles in last weekend's season finale against Mallorca. He also made a block, six clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Garcia kept four clean sheets in 18 La Liga appearances (15 starts) this season as he, Juan Cruz and Aridane all split time as David Garcia's partner in central defense.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Levante Garcia will miss Saturday's clash against Levante with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Garcia picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat against Barcelona, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's game. He hasn't started in La Liga since Jan. 3.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bench option against Granada Garcia (COVID-19) is available for Sunday's game versus Granada.
Impact Garcia has cleared the protocol after sitting out the previous fixture, but he will begin on the bench in this one. He has logged seven shots, 18 tackles, 17 interceptions and 62 clearances in 14 matches thus far.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Garcia has tested positive for COVID-19, Osasuna announced Sunday.
Impact Garcia will be doubtful for Wednesday's clash against Celta Vigo, and with David Garcia also testing positive, Osasuna might call upon Aridane and Facundo Roncaglia to fill in at center back for the game.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes nine clearances in loss Garcia made one tackle (won), nine clearances and two blocks during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Getafe.
Impact Garcia had a very solid performance at the heart of the defense, leading all players in clearances and keeping opposing forwards at bay during most of the match. It looked like a perfect day for the centre back, but then substitute Dario Poveda appeared in the middle of Osasuna defenders to score the winning goal for the hosts deep into second half's stoppage time. Garcia will try to help his side bouncing back during Jan. 3 home clash against Ahtletic Bilbao.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Celta Garcia (muscle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Celta Vigo.
Impact Garcia went the full 90 in the opener, but with Aridane back in the squad, he was moved to the bench Monday. When everyone is healthy, Garcia is more of a bench option for Osasuna after starting 19 matches the last two seasons.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has muscle issue Garcia trained on his own due to a strained muscle, his club announced Thursday.
Impact Garcia kept the clean sheet and played the full 90 to open the season against Espanyol, but now has an issue to deal with in training. Should he not return in time, his chances of playing Monday against Celta Vigo are low.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Finishes season with muscle injury Garcia suffered a muscular strain during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad, his club announced Monday.
Impact Garcia made 13 starts from 17 total appearances this season as he spent much of the campaign as a rotation defender. He'll likely hold a similar role as long as he's healthy when the next campaign begins.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
