Eric Garcia: Watching games helps understand coaches

Eric Garcia, 25, reflects on his career trajectory from La Masia to Manchester City and back to Barcelona, emphasizing his consistency and discipline. He notes that watching matches has been key to understanding different tactical philosophies and coaches, a skill that has solidified his position under manager Hansi Flick.

Despite playing various roles like pivot, wing-back, and center-back during his career, Garcia is now established as a center-back in the Catalan academy style. LaLiga specifically recognized his positional flexibility, which Flick has successfully integrated into the team's defensive structure. afrikasportnews.co.za