César Farías, the head coach of Barcelona Sporting Club, stated in a press conference that the team will not pursue a new signing to replace Johan García, who recently suffered a fractured fibula in his left leg due to a tackle from Deportivo Cuenca's Mateo Maccari during the second round of the Liga Ecuabet. Farías highlighted the team’s depth, mentioning that they train regularly with a pool of 40 players, including several young talents who are on the brink of making their debut.

Despite the impact of García's injury, which Farías admitted is a significant loss, he expressed confidence in the squad’s capabilities. He noted that the coaching staff has prepared for various scenarios during preseason and believes in the readiness of the players to fill the gap left by Garcia’s absence. The coach emphasized the importance of adapting their playing style to the available personnel, reinforcing the notion that success is built on team preparation.

Looking ahead, Barcelona SC is set to face Botafogo in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores' third phase on Tuesday evening at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha. This match will be crucial for the team as they strive for success in one of South America's prestigious tournaments, and the management is keen to ensure that the team remains competitive despite the setback of not having García on the field.