With the Paris Saint-Germain infirmary growing more rapidly than it is shrinking, Luis Enrique and his staff have likely never been counting down the days until the transfer window so much. This afternoon, the latest medical news released by PSG offered little cause for optimism : Ousmane Dembélé is suffering from a calf injury and will miss several weeks of competition, as will Achraf Hakimi, whose ankle sprain will almost certainly keep him sidelined until the start of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nuno Mendes hasn't escaped the virus, as the Portuguese player is also suffering from a knee sprain. While injuries are piling up elsewhere, Luis Enrique's central defense has been less affected since the start of the season. Marquinhos is now fit after recovering from a thigh injury, even though the Brazilian stated yesterday that he wasn't at 100% against Bayern Munich. As for Pacho and Illya Zabarnyi, neither has been injured so far this season. But for how much longer?
Eric Garcia's versatility is appreciated internally
Traditionally, the January transfer window isn't about major overhauls, but rather about adjustments. With this in mind, Paris Saint-Germain is expected to capitalize on it by trying to strengthen strategic positions, such as central defense. Marquinhos is now 31, Pacho is playing regularly, while Zabarnyi is still finding his form. This is why the reigning European champions are reportedly targeting Eric Garcia, as revealed by L'Equipe , and already by the Spanish press a few weeks ago.
A dedicated and, above all, reliable player, the Barça player also boasts versatility, having played equally well on the right flank or in the center this season. Hansi Flick has used him 14 times this season, and the former Manchester City defender has shown he can be more than just a stopgap. It remains to be seen how far this situation will develop, but in recent hours, the Spaniard's name has been frequently mentioned internally. Will it be a loan or a permanent transfer? The coming weeks should shed more light on the matter.
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