Garcia returned to group training this week and continued training with the squad in Thursday’s session, but his availability remains in doubt. The final decision will hinge on his knee’s response in the team’s pre-match preparations and, crucially, on how he feels as kickoff approaches. If Garcia is ruled out, Livakovic is expected to start, as he did against Sevilla.
The situation is influenced by the ongoing monitoring of knee swelling and Garcia’s personal comfort level. While training has progressed normally over the past two days, the coaching staff will wait to see how he progresses in Friday’s final session before confirming his status for the Getafe match. This uncertainty comes amid a congested schedule with high-profile fixtures looming, including clashes against Galatasaray, PSG, and Real Madrid, which may prompt the coaching team to err on the side of caution regarding the Spaniard’s fitness.
In the event Garcia cannot play, Livakovic would likely continue between the posts. The team will analyze Garcia’s knee evolution in the final hours before kickoff to determine his availability for the match against Jose Bordalas’ Getafe.
