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Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen aiming to be fit for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

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Barcelona defenders Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia are reportedly both confident they will be fit for Sunday’s La Liga match against Atletico Madrid. The duo are out of action currently due to injury but are expected to return shortly.

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Barcelona defenders Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia are reportedly both confident they will be fit for Sunday’s La Liga match against Atletico Madrid. The duo are out of action currently due to injury but are expected to return shortly.

Christensen has already been spotted back in training as he aims to play his first game since September. Garcia has been out with a thigh injury but is another player on the comeback trail.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the duo both think they will be fit and available for Sunday’s match. Sport say both players were in training on Wednesday as Hansi Flick turns his attention to Sunday’s match after a midweek Champions League win over Aston Villa.

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