Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is expected to hand Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny a start in Tuesday’s Copa del Rey match against CD Guadalajara, marking a potential turning point for the veteran player after a recent illness. The move, reported by RAC1, comes amid growing speculation regarding the future of first-choice keeper Marc-André ter Stegen at the Camp Nou. Barcelona is balancing competition in multiple tournaments while navigating reported discussions with ter Stegen regarding his long-term role with the club.
Wojciech Szczęsny is poised for a surprising start in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey match against CD Guadalajara this week, despite recently being sidelined by illness. The Polish goalkeeper was unavailable for La Liga action against Osasuna Pamplona last weekend due to a bout of gastroenteritis.
Flick Hints at Szczęsny Opportunity
Barcelona will face third-tier side CD Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday evening, sparking debate among Spanish media about whether Szczęsny will feature in goal. The question centers on whether manager Hansi Flick will opt for his fellow countryman, Marc-André ter Stegen, instead.
According to a report from “RAC1,” Flick appears to have made a decision to give Szczęsny the nod in the starting eleven. The move is also seen as a signal of a potential shift in the goalkeeping hierarchy at the Catalan club.
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Is Ter Stegen’s Future in Doubt? Szczęsny Gains Ground
Reports suggest that Ter Stegen has been informed that regular playing time will be difficult to come by if he remains with Barcelona. While the German international is currently unwilling to terminate his contract, which runs until 2028, the club is exploring potential sale options. This Copa del Rey match comes at a crucial point in the season as Barcelona aims to compete on multiple fronts.
Szczęsny, however, is expected to remain Barcelona’s second-choice goalkeeper, providing support to Joan Garcia, who is currently the preferred option between the posts. The Polish veteran will likely be called upon to offer his experience and guidance to the younger Garcia.
