Flick's doubts about the goalpost

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Hansi Flick points to Wojciech Szczesny, known as Tek, as the starting goalkeeper for FC Barcelona against Sevilla this Saturday, September 19, after Joan Garcia was ruled out due to discomfort in his right knee. The Barça coach has highlighted the differences between the Pole and Dominik Livakovic, who is yet to make his debut since joining in the Barça transfer market.

Hansi Flick keeps Tek ahead of Livakovic

Joan Garcia's absence forces Flick to choose between Szczesny and Livakovic for the match at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. The Spanish goalkeeper, 25 years old, experienced discomfort in his right knee during the Racing game, but tests ruled out a serious injury.

Joan Garcia was substituted by Szczesny at halftime in the 7-2 victory over Racing. The 36-year-old Pole then made a mistake with his feet that allowed Racing to score, but Flick continued to support him.

During the press conference before the Sevilla-Barça match, Flick emphasized Szczesny's experience and understanding of the system. The coach recalled that the Pole played a key role in winning the La Liga title in his first season with Barcelona and knows the demands of Barça's style of play.

Livakovic is in a different position. The Croatian goalkeeper, 31 years old, has just joined Barcelona and is still adapting to Flick's playing style. The coach left open the question of his readiness to take over against Sevilla.

Joan Garcia leaves Barcelona's goalkeeping duties to Tek

Joan Garcia's absence is not due to a serious injury. The goalkeeper has a minor edema in his right knee, a different joint from the one operated on last season, and the club has chosen not to take any risks before the international break.

Barcelona signed Joan Garcia in June 2025 after triggering a clause of 25 million euros plus IPC. The goalkeeper then signed until June 30, 2031 and started this season wearing the number 1.

With Joan Garcia out of the squad, Flick has also included Iker Rodríguez, an 18-year-old goalkeeper from Barça Atlètic, to complete the squad for the Sevilla trip. Rodríguez will be the third goalkeeper available for the match.

Dominik Livakovic will have to wait for his chance

Livakovic's arrival was planned as a future operation, but Barcelona decided to advance his incorporation this summer. The Barça agreed on his transfer from Fenerbahçe for 2 million euros fixed plus 2 million in variables.

Livakovic signed with Barcelona until June 30, 2030. Before joining Barcelona, he had played 74 matches with Fenerbahçe, kept 24 clean sheets, and had experience in three World Cups with Croatia.

The initial plan was for Livakovic to take on a more significant role when Szczesny's contract ends in 2027. However, Joan Garcia's absence has created an immediate opportunity that, judging by Flick's signals, Tek might seize first.

The next step will be the Sevilla-Barcelona match on September 19, where everything indicates that Hansi Flick will once again trust in Tek while Joan Garcia recovers and Livakovic continues adapting to Barça's model.

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