Wojciech Szczesny had to wait quite a while, but the Polish goalkeeper has proven he’s more than good enough to be Marc-André ter Stegen’s replacement since coming out of retirement to join Barcelona on a free transfer in September.
Szczesny is in a real battle with Iñaki Peña for the number one spot, and it appears he’s been chosen to start all Cup games, including in the Champions League. He’s expected to start against Benfica, but it’s not just what he’s doing on the pitch that’s impressing those around him.
Hansi Flick spoke in a press conference on Monday and was asked about Tek’s impact, and was very complimentary of the goalkeeper’s skills and professionalism.