Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has modified his tune on his goalkeeping battle in Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s absence, with the door opened to Wojciech Szczesny wrestling away the primary spot from Inaki Pena.
Because the Blaugrana put together to face Actual Betis within the Copa del Rey, Ronald Araujo was one of many predominant subjects, as was the way forward for Ansu Fati. Nonetheless Flick has not considered his personal future a lot, he revealed when requested if he would settle for a contract extension now.
“I haven’t considered it. In soccer issues transfer in a short time and might change loads. On the finish of the season we’ll see. I like working right here at Barca and with this workforce. I’ve a contract of 1 and a half years and it’s a lot for a coach.”
Flick began Szczesny for the final three video games in a row towards Barbastro, Athletic Membership and Actual Madrid within the Copa and Supercup. He was requested whether or not something had modified with regard to his choices in purpose.
“I believe that for me it has modified loads. We have now seen Tek [Szczesny] carry out very effectively, it’s one thing good to see. After the break he returned and has given all the pieces in coaching. He has an unbelievable mentality and helps everybody loads, additionally the goalkeepers. He can play at this stage. I can discuss Inaki too, who was below strain, he conceded a purpose on the primary shot, however he was very strong and recovered effectively. In order that speaks to his psychological power.”
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The German coach might merely be boosting the boldness of Szczesny after his crimson card, or attempting to intensify the competitors between the 2. What’s past doubt is that his line has shifted from 2024, when he had beforehand regularly famous that Pena was primary till he made a mistake.