Eric Garcia says he’s not affected by criticism that “is lacking respect” forward of Barcelona’s Champions League showdown with Barcelona on Wednesday.
The Spain defender has come beneath fireplace for his performances in a 3-3 draw with Inter and the 3-1 Clasico loss at Real Madrid.
Garcia was dropped to the bench for a 3-0 LaLiga defeat of Villarreal earlier than returning to the beginning line-up in a 4-0 rout of Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou on Sunday.
Barca head coach Xavi backed the centre-back after the loss to Madrid, stating: “For me, Eric is a guarantee.”
The 21-year-old, who returned to Camp Nou after his Manchester City contract expired final 12 months, says he’s not bothered about harsh assessments of his credentials.
“Obviously I gave the penalty away against Madrid, and against Inter I could have been better,” Garcia mentioned on the eve of the conflict with Bundesliga champions Bayern.
“I’m 21, I’ve room to enhance. The criticism, which is lacking respect, does not concern me. I settle for constructive criticism. I do know after I play properly and after I don’t. I’ve folks round me that inform me.
“As for the rest, people can say what they want, but it does not affect me.”
Even a win over Group C leaders Bayern might not maintain alive Barca’s possibilities of qualifying for the spherical of 16, with second-placed Inter certain to advance in the event that they beat Viktoria Plzen.
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