Soccer-Flick backs keeper Szczesny as key player for Barcelona


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Sevilla v FC Barcelona - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain - February 9, 2025 FC Barcelona's Wojciech Szczesny in action REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo/File Photo

(Reuters) - Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's contribution to the team as the leaders prepare for the visit of mid-table Osasuna in LaLiga on Saturday.

Szczesny has become a key player for Barca after coming out of retirement in October to join the club, who were seeking a replacement after Marc-Andre ter Stegen's long-term injury.

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