Andrés García
AVLSpain
Right
Feb 7, 2003
23
6'1"
170 lb
RB
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VillaUnused from bench
Garcia (hamstring) was unused off the bench in Thursday's 1-0 win over Lille.
Analysis: Garcia made a return to the team sheet Thursday, shaking off a hamstring injury he picked up a few weeks ago. However, the defender would not see the field, instead going unused the full 90. He has only appeared in three games off the bench all season and is more of a depth option, likely to remain in this role after the injury.
Suffers new hamstring injury
Garcia picked up a hamstring problem during Tuesday's training session and is set to undergo further tests to determine the severity of the issue, Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Garcia had just bounced back from a similar injury that kept him out for one month, but he played only three minutes in an EPL match against Leeds before sustaining another blow. This could potentially sideline the full-back ahead of the final stretch of the season, with Matty Cash retaining the starting spot and Lamare Bogarde getting some opportunities as a backup option.
Back on bench
Garcia (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leeds United.
Analysis: Garcia returns to the squad and is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leeds United after being sidelined for the last three-plus weeks with a hamstring injury. Even so, he remains a depth option in defense and is unlikely to command a regular starting role.
Expected to return Saturday
Garcia (hamstring) is expected to be an option for Saturday's game against Leeds United, manager Unai Emery revealed during Friday's press conference.
Analysis: Garcia was not mentioned among the injury absentees for this contest, so he's expected to return after being sidelined for the last three-plus weeks with a hamstring injury. Garcia is a depth option on defense and isn't expected to start regularly even if healthy, so he's not likely to have a big impact from a fantasy perspective.
Out three weeks
Garcia is out for three weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Unai Emery. "After the centre midfielders, Andres Garcia is out for three weeks. He has a hamstring injury, a small injury."
Analysis: Garcia has suffered a minor injury but will mis some time, with the defender now out three weeks with a hamstring injury. Luckily, he has only appeared in three games all season, so this is a minor loss. However, he has just started to earn time, and this is likely to hinder that, with all three appearances coming in their past five games.
Available off bench
Garcia (undisclosed) is on the bench for Thursday's Europa League match against Young Boys.
Analysis: Garcia makes his long-awaited return to the match squad in this fixture. He should be a depth option going forward, so his fantasy upside will remain minimal until further notice.
Miss team sheet
Garcia (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Leeds United.
Analysis: Garcia was expected to be an option Sunday but has fallen short, with the defender still missing from the team sheet. He still has yet to see a minute this season, continuing a rough spell, although he should be ready for minutes whenever he makes the team sheet next.
Available for selection
Garcia (undisclosed) is available to play Sunday against Leeds United, according to John Townley of The Birmingham Mail.
Analysis: Garcia has yet to play this season, and while his return will add depth to the defensive line, he's not expected to see enough minutes to be a reliable option. Garcia figures to be a depth option at right-back behind Matty Cash.
Still long-term absentee
Garcia (undisclosed) is still otu a few more weeks, according to manager Unai Emery. "The other one is Andres. Andres is progressively getting better, but still some weeks to come back."
Analysis: Garcia is recovering from his injuries but is still not an option, with the defender sidelined a few more weeks due to the injury. That said, he appears to still need to train, probably missing out until at least the international break. He is more of a depth option for the club, likely to assume a bench spot once fit.
Out with injury
Garcia (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's clash with Go Ahead Eagles, per manager Unai Emery. "The players who are not here because they are injured are [Youri] Tielemans, [Andres] Garcia, [Lucas] Digne."
Analysis: Garcia has yet to make his debut this season and has gone through a variety of injuries. It's not clear what the concern is here, but the defender isn't going to be an option Thursday. Barring a major influx of injuries it seems Garcia isn't going to play any significant role this season.
Unused on bench
Garcia went unused on the bench during Thursday's 1-0 win over Bologna.
Analysis: Garcia was back in the squad after a knock kept him out against Sunderland, but went unused. Even when fit Garcia isn't expected to take on a significant role in the first team. Garcia has made just 10 appearances since joining Aston Villa, and none this season.
Back in training
Garcia (undisclosed) is back in training, according to John Townley of Birmingham Mail.
Analysis: Garcia was back with the group Wednesday and is now in training, working towards his return after having yet to feature this season. This is good news ahead of Thursday's UCL match against Bologna, as he could be an option for the contest. This would be positive for the club as they add depth to the defense, with the club about to enter a busy part of the season.
Remains out
Garcia (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Sunderland, according to his club.
Analysis: Garcia will not make the call Sunday and will remain sidelined yet another match, still out due to his undisclosed injury. He still has yet to debut this season and will hope for it to come next outing, although that is unknown.
Won't play Saturday
Garcia (undisclosed) won't be available to face Everton on Saturday, manager Unai Emery told media Friday. ""We have some players injured, they are close to coming back, like [Andres] Garcia."
Analysis: Garcia has yet to make an appearance for Villa this season, and while he's getting closer to a return, the match against Everton will come too soon for the Spaniard. His next chance to play will come against Sunderland on Sunday, Sep. 21, but even if he's available to return, he's expected to be a depth piece on defense and should have a big role in most fantasy formats.
Not an option Sunday
Garcia (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Garcia is hitting the sidelines once again, still unavailable for play this campaign due to a nagging injury. He has yet to play this season due to his injury, and both parties will hope his return is soon, as he is a solid depth option in the defense when needed.
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