Barcelona star Eric Garcia has been ruled out for another three weeks of action through injury.
The defender has been confirmed not fit for tomorrow's Catalan derby with Espanyol and the prognosis is negative for the rest of the month.
Despite Garcia's initial confidence that he is fit to take part in Barcelona's three games before the international break, he will not be risked in a key clash for the Catalans.
According to reports from MarcoThe 23-year-old did not recover at the rate that Barcelona expected from a muscle problem, and will now work on his rehabilitation.
After the home match with Espanyol, Barcelona head to Red Star Belgrade in UEFA Champions League action on November 6, followed by a league trip. Royal Society four days later.
Garcia's temporary return will be Barcelona's first game after the international window Celta Vigo November 23 in Galicia.
