Flick backs Szczesny after Racing error, hints at lineup
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Key points
- Flick defends Szczesny after costly mistake in 7-2 win, credits him with Barcelona's Liga title last season
- Barcelona manager hints Livakovic could start against Seville but says both keepers are ready to play
- Flick expects tough test at Seville, warns his side must control the game against their pressing style
Summary
Hansi Flick has backed Wojciech Szczesny despite a glaring error in Barcelona's 7-2 rout of Racing Santander, insisting the former Juventus goalkeeper remains a key figure. With Joan Garcia still sidelined, Szczesny faces competition from Livakovic, but Flick will not be swayed by the mistake. "When you look at the first season we had with Tek, where we won three titles, you can already see he is a great goalkeeper. If we won that Liga, it was largely thanks to him," Flick said ahead of Sunday's trip to Seville.
The manager acknowledged speaking with Szczesny about the error and praised both keepers' readiness. Barcelona head to Seville unbeaten this season, with Flick warning of the hosts' intensity and man-to-man defensive approach.
Original headline
“Barcellona campione grazie a Szczesny”: Flick difende a spada tratta l’ex Juve
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