Barça: Flick reveals his favorite recruit

The former has retained his starting place since Szczesny came out of retirement to sign for Barcelona, ​​but his two appearances in the Spanish Super Cup have sparked speculation that Szczesny could become the number one.

Szcesny also played in the Copa del Rey against Barbastro, and although he was sent off against Real Madrid, he only conceded one goal in his three appearances. Flick refused to confirm whether it would be “Tek” or Pena against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

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“It’s something we discuss with the coaches. I said it has changed a lot, because we see how Tek can play in the Super Cup, and he is a champion, and it shows. He has won many titles and he has a lot of personality I love the way he behaves on the pitch, I love it, we will discuss it and see how he behaves tomorrow.

Wojciech Szczesny has come out of retirement to sign for Barcelona. Szczesny is competing for first place with Inaki Pena.

“As I said before, I don’t know what will happen,” he repeated when asked who would start against Benfica.

Flick was also asked how helpful it is to have a big personality and someone with humor in the dressing room, like Szczesny does.

“I think it’s one of the best transfers we’ve made at this position. It’s not just his performance, but also his behavior with the other goalkeepers, it’s really great to see. Such a good goalkeeper, and the fact that he brings his experience to young players and also to other goalkeepers, it’s really incredible. »

Flick said ahead of the La Liga tie against Getafe that “a lot has changed” regarding the goalkeeper position after the Spanish Super Cup, after being quite firm that Pena would be their starter at approaching Christmas. The German coach also spoke about FC Barcelona’s failure to score a penalty against Getafe and Barca’s poor La Liga form during his press conference.