
FC Barcelona Captain Marc Andre Ter Stegen Mightage Have Returned to Full Fitness But Will Not Start Against Inter Milan in the Champions League Semi-Final (2nd leg), Confirmmed Coach Hansi Flick on Sunday, May 4 Goalkeeper’s Glove After Reversing HIS RETIREMENT THIS Season Will Start in Both Tuesday’s Champions League Clash and El Clasico against Real Madrid.
Ter Stegen returned to Barcelona in Saturday’s Laliga VS Real Valladolid, where he introduced a solid performance in the victory of the 2-1 team. The victory was extended by the leadership of Barcelona at the top of the laliga after the second half of the strikes of Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, who overturned the advantage of the hosts.
“We’ll see about Marca, today he did well, but Szczesny will play in the Champions League and against Real Madrid,” Flick told reporters.
The German coach made up to nine changes in his starting line -up for Valladolid, with Tuesday’s clash of the Champions League and next weekend with Madrid, which accumulates fatigue in terms of player.
“I’m not disappointed. When you make so many changes, it’s not easy for players, they are young. I believe in them. I have confidence. When there is a lot of rotation, the level is different.
“I was able to relax some players and give a few minutes to the others. It wasn’t easy. There were a few errors, fast transitions, but (Ronald) Arauujo and (Andreas) Christensen had a good game and Ter Stegen,” added the manager.
Despite the half -time, Flick was pleased with the performance of his party. He appreciated Raphinh’s and indicated that Fermin Lopez could start for Milan: “It is a player who always has a chance to start. He can play in different positions.
“The goal is three points and I am satisfied with the fact that we got them. The mission has met,” Flick added.
Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
4th May 2025