We’re merely hours away from Barcelona’s seventh UCL league stage sport in opposition to SL Benfica.
After a disappointing outing in opposition to Getafe over the weekend, the Catalans can be eager on getting again to successful methods.
Hansi Flick is unlikely to tinker a lot with the crew and can hope that the prevailing set of gamers carry out to their potential in opposition to the Eagles.
Szczesny to begin forward Inaki Pena
That mentioned, a latest report from Polish information outlet Meczyki claims with certainty that Flick might make a giant change within the goalkeeper place.
As per the report, Wojciech Szczesny will begin forward of Inaki Pena in aim tonight, as a part of his plans to rotate the goalkeeper place between La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Szczesny is predicted to begin in opposition to Benfica tonight (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
Szczesny, who returned from retirement to hitch Barcelona following the harm of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has featured thrice for Barça this season.
The Pole notably featured in each the Tremendous Cup matches and has stored one clear sheet whereas conceding two targets.
Now, Szczesny may have the chance to showcase his goalkeeping prowess within the UEFA Champions League – a match he’s fairly acquainted with.
The veteran goalkeeper has featured in 68 Champions League matches all through his profession. His final match within the UCL got here in November 2022, when he performed for Juventus in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain.
Szczesny conceded two targets in that sport from Nuno Mendes and Kylian Mbappe, as Juventus misplaced the sport 2-1.
This time round, the Pole can be hoping for his first clear sheet within the Champions League since October 2021, when Juventus gained 1-0 in opposition to Malmo.