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Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, hasn’t decided if Marc-André ter Stegen or Wojciech Szczęsny will be the main goalkeeper when Ter Stegen is fit again. Both goalkeepers have done well, and the fight to be number one is strong.
WHAT’S GOING ON?
Marc-André ter Stegen has been out since September because of a bad knee injury. He is close to being ready to play again. Ter Stegen is seen as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and wants to be fit by the end of April. While he’s been out, Wojciech Szczęsny joined Barcelona to help out and has played very well. Szczęsny hasn’t lost any of his 22 games and has helped Barcelona go 24 games without losing. Barcelona is doing well in the league, Copa del Rey, and Champions League, and the choice of goalkeeper is important as they try to win big this season.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Szczęsny has made the Barcelona defense strong since he started playing, and he helped them win the Spanish Supercopa. His contract ends in the summer, but Barcelona might keep him because of how well he’s played. Ter Stegen has been out for a long time, but he is still the captain and very important to Barcelona. Flick’s choice is hard because Ter Stegen is an important leader and has been Germany’s top goalkeeper for nearly 10 years. Barcelona is four points ahead in the league, and changing goalkeepers can affect the team’s performance at a crucial time.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Barcelona’s next game is the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund. They have a 4-0 lead from the first leg. After that, important league games and the Copa del Rey final are coming up. If Ter Stegen is fit soon, Flick must decide if he will play again or if Szczęsny will continue. Szczęsny has been a big part of the team’s success. With trophies at stake, Flick’s decision is important for the team and both goalkeepers’ futures.
