Hansi Flick’s big decision: Two Barcelona veterans await his call

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is entering a crucial period, with the imminent return of Marc-Andre ter Stegen adding a layer of complexity to his decision-making.

It must be noted that after an emotional embrace between Szczesny and Ter Stegen following Barcelona’s 4-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund, the debate over who will be Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper is intensifying.

Ter Stegen has been recovering steadily from his injury, and while he is not yet 100% fit, his progress has been encouraging.

However, Flick has been cautious about delving deeply into the subject of Ter Stegen’s return, perhaps preferring to delay the decision until his goalkeeper is fully match-ready.

Once Ter Stegen is back, it will inevitably spark a major decision for Flick: Should he reinstate the German international as the starting goalkeeper or stick with Szczesny, who has been in exceptional form?

A challenging decision for Flick
The situation is further complicated by UEFA regulations, which could force Barcelona to deregister Szczesny if Ter Stegen returns to Champions League action.