FC Barcelona have begun preparations for Sunday’s trip to face Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia, as they look to continue their perfect start to the 2026/27 season.
The Blaugrana have won each of their five matches in all competitions so far – four in La Lga and one in the UEFA Champions League, and will be eager to build on the strong start.
As preparations got underway for the Levante game today at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, during the recent match against Valencia at Mestalla.
The centre-back was forced off after the impact displaced his nasal septum and he immediately asked to be substituted.
Eric suffered a blow to the nose against Valencia. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
While the issue was not serious, he was unavailable for the Champions League opener against Feyenoord because of a suspension carried over from last season.
That suspension has now been served, meaning Garcia is available for Sunday’s match against Levante if Flick decides to select him.
The protective mask will allow him to return while providing additional protection following the blow to his nose.
Bisiwu available for his debut
Bisiwu also completed the training session with the rest of the squad. The new signing now has all the necessary paperwork in order and is officially available to Flick.
He has yet to make his official first-team debut, although he has already featured for Barça Atletic.
Jesse Bisiwu is fit and ready. (Picture credit: x/@FCBarcelona)
Indeed, Bisiwu featured in the Copa Catalunya final against Sabadell before suffering a heavy blow that forced him off on a stretcher.
The incident initially caused concern, but subsequent examinations showed that it was nothing serious. He has now recovered and is ready to be considered for first-team action.
De Jong and Bardghji remain sidelined
Barcelona’s only absentees continue to be the two long-term injured players, Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji.
The Dutch midfielder’s expected recovery period is three to four months after suffering a tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during the World Cup.
Bardghji faces a significantly longer absence after suffering a rupture of the ACL in his right knee, which is expected to keep him out for a large part of the season.
