Barcelona Name Hamza Abdelkarim in Getafe Matchday Squad

Barcelona will face Getafe in the eighth round of La Liga on Saturday, October 10, with coach Hansi Flick naming Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim in his matchday squad. The Catalan club also confirmed that goalkeeper Joan Garcia has received medical clearance, while Raphinha and three other players remain unavailable because of injury concerns.

According to Barcelona's medical statement published on X, Garcia is available for selection against Getafe after recovering from an injury that kept him out of the team's victory over Sevilla and the recent international break. His return gives Flick another option in goal for the league fixture at Camp Nou.

Barcelona enter the match after winning their first seven domestic league games, according to Sports Illustrated. The team will seek to maintain that record against a Getafe side that scored four goals across its first seven La Liga matches. Barcelona also face Galatasaray away in the Champions League next Tuesday, adding another fixture to Flick's October schedule.

Barcelona's statement said, "First-team player Joan Garcia has received medical approval and will be available with coach Hansi Flick for today's match against Getafe".

Raphinha is absent from the squad, alongside Andreas Christensen, Ronny Bardghji and Frenkie de Jong, according to the squad announcement reported by Goal.com. The absences leave Flick with decisions to make as he manages player availability across domestic and European competition.

Sports Illustrated reported before the squad announcement that Flick was expected to manage Raphinha's return carefully following an injury scare involving Brazil. Gabriel Jesus was identified as a potential replacement in attack, with the Brazilian forward in line for an opportunity to make his first start for Barcelona.

In midfield, Fermín López could compete for the attacking midfield role after receiving limited playing time during Spain's international fixtures. Sports Illustrated reported that López had recorded six goal contributions in six league appearances, while Pedri and Rodri were also projected to feature in central midfield.

Lamine Yamal is another key attacking option. Sports Illustrated reported that the winger had registered 19 goal contributions across nine of his previous 10 appearances in all competitions, highlighting his recent productivity for club and country.

At the back, Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín were projected to form the central defensive partnership, while Jules Koundé could start at right back. The earlier lineup forecast also included Xavi Espart at left back, although the final selection remained subject to Flick's matchday decisions.

Barcelona's published squad includes Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Livakovic, Joao Cancelo, Balde, Bryan Farinas, Cubarsi, Espart, Gerard Martin, Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gavi, Fermin, Pedri, Rodri, Olmo, Bernal, Gabriel Jesus, Lamine Yamal, Ademi, Jordan and Hamza Abdelkarim.