FC Barcelona Enjoys a strong finish for the 2024-25 season and competes on all fronts. But with Marc-André ter Stegen Near the end of its recovery, a new debate has arisen: Who will start in goal? Wojciech Szczesnythat has gone under the absence of the steps, weighed in on the discussion before the second leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Attributed Has been on the side since he suffered a complete crime by the patellar tendon in his right knee in September 2024. Iñaki Peña was originally the nod, Szczesny quickly solidified when the team’s first election guard over all competitions.
Now, with Ter steps approaching a return – and already expresses their desire to play before the season ends –Szczesny was asked who he thinks is the better option. Although some consider him more experienced, Szczesny took a humble and respectful attitude:
“I don’t know if I’m the most experienced goalkeeper. Marc has been playing at the highest level for a long time. He has already won the Champions League, which I do not have. I value Marc a lot as a goalkeeper“Pronounced the Polish goalkeeper. When asked for a personal opinion, Szczesny did not hesitate to praise his teammate:
“Comparing us two is not very meaningful because I am completely fit right now and he only comes back to training after a serious injury. If you ask for my personal opinion, when Marc is completely fit and 100%, there are not many goalkeepers in the world who can compete with him“He said.
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Ter Steps last played for Barca in September 2024 against VillarrealAnd now the final decision falls to head coach Hansi Flick. After initially supporting Iñaki Peña, Flick turned to Szczesny after internal conflicts earlier in the year-which made Polish goalkeeper Hans Go-to-Val.
With both goalkeepers who were keen to compete, the girl treated the situation at their press conference before match: “In football, many things can change very quickly – anything can happen – so I can’t answer 100%. What I can say is that he (Szczesny) Is very important for the team and that our group goalkeepers are very good. They support each other every day, and it helps each of them constantly, which is something I really love“Pronounced girl.
With a Champions League semi -finals potentially on the horizon and La Liga still in play, The decision in goal may prove to be decisive for Barcelona’s trophy jump.
