Confirmed! Hansi Flick celebrates it, Barça's surprise signing to beat Celta

Tomorrow, Barça will visit Abanca Balaídos Stadium hoping to keep accumulating good results in LaLiga. Hansi Flick's team is in second place, five points behind the leader, so the three points against Celta are non-negotiable. The Catalan team needs the victory if they don't want to fall behind first place this November.

Barça won't have it easy, since they have the sensitive absence of Pedri. The Canary Islander still needs a few more weeks to be available again. Meanwhile, the one who does seem likely to be on the field is Eric García.

Hansi Flick recovers key pieces for the clash

Barça's center-back will play with a mask after breaking his nose in the last Champions League match. His return comes at the perfect time, when the team needs his presence the most. Eric García has already trained with the group and his participation against Celta is practically guaranteed, although he'll start from the bench.

Eric García's presence is a morale boost for the entire locker room. With him on the field, Hansi Flick's team presses better, recovers more balls, and feels more comfortable defensively. The German coach celebrates his recovery because he knows his energy is vital for Barça at this moment.

Eric García, the surprise signing that excites Barça

Eric García's risky presence shows Barça's ambition in the middle of the title race. In Balaídos, the team will have more resources to adapt to a tough opponent that always competes well at home. Eric is expected to start as a substitute, but he'll surely have important minutes in the second half.

The clash against Celta looks demanding from the first minute. The Galicians are a dangerous team at home and will try to slow Barça's pace with an organized block and quick transitions. Flick knows there's no room for relaxation, and he expects his team to impose their quality and physicality.

If Eric García doesn't feel any pain or discomfort in his nose, Barça will have more chances to keep a clean sheet. The youth academy product has been one of the most decisive players in the early part of this season, and his return could be key in this demanding November.