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Flick opts for Szczesny over Pena in Barcelona's lineup against Valencia
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made a surprising choice by starting Wojciech Szczesny over Inaki Pena in the recent La Liga match against Valencia, despite some team members favoring Pena. Flick's decision comes after Pena's late arrival to a training session led to his exclusion from prior matches, creating a shift in goalkeeper dynamics at the club. Although Szczesny has faced criticism for previous errors, including a red card and mistakes against Benfica, Flick expressed confidence in his performance, citing an unbeaten record with him in goal. Pena had been the regular starter since Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury, but his position is now in jeopardy as he must compete to reclaim his spot. Following a 7-1 victory over Valencia, Flick acknowledged the need for fresh legs in the squad and reiterated his support for Szczesny. The ongoing goalkeeper competition highlights the tension between maintaining team morale and making tactical decisions.

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