Garcia broken nose adds to Barca defensive worries

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia picked up a broken nose in the midweek 3-3 Champions League stalemate against Club Brugge and faces wearing a mask on his comeback the Spanish outfit announced on Thursday.

Hansi Flick the coach has turned to central defender Garcia more frequently than any other squad member this campaign amid the Catalan sides issues at the rear.

The team has shipped 20 goals over their 15 outings.

The 24 year old Spaniard Garcia was withdrawn midway through the Belgian encounter in which Barcelona fought back from trailing on three occasions and he is set to miss their La Liga fixture away to Celta Vigo this weekend.

"He is to don a protective mask and his possible role in the forthcoming match versus Celta Vigo shall be reviewed" the club declared in an official update.

Barcelona hold second position in La Liga trailing Real Madrid by five points.