One of the big unknowns in Barça’s lineup is in goal. As MD learned, Wojciech Szczesny wins integers to be the starter to the detriment of Iñaki Peña after his great performance against the Athletic. The Pole made his debut with Barça on January 4 in Barbastro keeping the goal at zero and repeated in Jeddah. Hansi Flick confirmed yesterday that the substitution of Iñaki Peña It was due to the Alicante native’s delay in appearing for the morning activation session on the same Wednesday. Beyond that, Szczesny left a very good impression against the current Cup champion in a match that was much more demanding than the one against Barbastro. The Pole gave a lot of security both with his reflexes between the sticks and with Barça’s footwork, always demanding with many meters behind him, but complying without complications.
The rest of the eleven is set except for who will be the playmaker, although Gavi He can leave with more options than Dani Olmo after his good game against Athletic. This one, with less rhythm after not having played on Wednesday and in Barbastro, can be a weapon in the second half as it was at the Bernabéu in the 0-4 draw.
Charla with Raphinha
If before the duel against Athletic Raphinha was talking to the doorYesterday he did it with Flick y Deco before training. The dialogue did not last more than a minute and Flick also showed his affection for the player by hugging him. The German was also seen speaking with Toni Fernandeza 16-year-old pearl, who debuted in Barbastro.
Ter Stegen, and Jeddah
Landed last night in Arabia, ter Stegen will support the team as first captain
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