Ter Stegen: Barcelona Future in Doubt After Copa del Rey?

For Hansi Flick there is no doubt. “We have three fantastic goalkeepers and I’m delighted with them. Joan is number one“, declared the FC Barcelona technician this Monday, reaffirming the new status of Joan Garcia. Present at a press conference on the eve of facing Guadalajara (3rd division) in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, the German was asked to answer numerous questions about his goalkeepers.

“Szczesny had a fantastic season last year and this year he gave us stability when Joan was injured. It is also important in the locker room“, continued Flick, who has started the Pole nine times this season. While he will give Joan Garcia a break this Tuesday, the Blaugrana coach has not yet decided who will start in the cages. “I want to talk to the players and before the match I will say who will play, Marc or Szczesny. Today is not a day of decisions. It’s a recovery day“, he continued.

Hansi Flick therefore opened the door to Ter Stegen’s first match this season. Back on the scoresheet on December 9 in the Champions League, the former Barca captain has suffered a back injury since the start of the season. Already hampered by physical problems, the 33-year-old German only played 9 matches last season, in all competitions. His situation is therefore delicate and could lead to a departure. “CIt’s up to him to decide if he stays in January. We discussed his situation and he is a fantastic goalkeeper. I respect him. He’s a very good player, but also a good person on a human level.“, detailed Flick on this subject. To be continued.