Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Czesny, a player for Barcelona, confirmed that he does not expect to participate in the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid, scheduled for October 26, if his teammate Juan Garcia recovers from injury and returns to the starting lineup.

The newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" reported Czesny's statements, who has been guarding Barcelona's goal in recent matches against Real Sociedad, Paris Saint-Germain, and Sevilla, following Garcia's knee injury.

The Polish goalkeeper said: "I wish him a speedy recovery from the bottom of my heart, and I do not expect to participate in El Clasico if he has recovered."

Czesny added that he accepts his current role with great responsibility, noting that Garcia has immense potential that qualifies him to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world, explaining: "I always try to be ready for every opportunity, but I know very well that Juan is the starting goalkeeper for Barcelona, and I just want to help him develop and give his best."

Czesny concluded his statements by affirming that the relationship between him and Garcia is based on respect and trust, stating: "There is no competition between us for the number one spot, because I fully recognize who should be the starting goalkeeper for the team."