# Eric García knee injury and recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eric-garca-knee-injury-and-recovery
> Updated: 2026-09-29T18:37:47.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Spain defender Eric García was withdrawn from the national team squad following left knee discomfort experienced during warm-ups before a Nations League match against England. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) released him from the squad to prevent further risk, calling up Robin Le Normand as a replacement.

Subsequent medical evaluations conducted by FC Barcelona identified only swelling and ruled out a serious injury. García is expected to return to training on October 5 and is projected to be available for Barcelona’s La Liga match against Getafe on October 10.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Fran García replaces Alejandro Grimaldo in Spain squad

Fran García has been called up to the Spanish national team to replace Alejandro Grimaldo, who left the camp due to a precautionary muscle injury sustained during warm-ups.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eric-garca-expected-to-return-for-fc-barcelona-following-injury-scare

### 2026-09-26: Eric García leaves Spain squad due to knee injury

Spain defender Eric García has left the national team due to knee discomfort experienced during warm-ups at Wembley. Robin Le Normand will replace him for upcoming Nations League matches.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eric-garca-injured-during-warm-up-for-spain

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