Despite Barcelona’s strong form, fans are expressing concerns about goalkeeper Iñaki Peña’s reliability ahead of pivotal clashes against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and Real Madrid in La Liga.
Fan Petition Gains Momentum
A petition has been created, calling on manager Hansi Flick to drop Peña from the starting lineup for the upcoming matches. This comes after Flick confirmed Peña’s spot in the lineup for the Sevilla and Bayern games, despite the recent arrival of Wojciech Szczesny.
Szczesny’s Readiness in Question
Although Szczesny only resumed his career two weeks ago and is still regaining full fitness, some fans believe he’s a safer bet than Peña. However, it’s worth noting that Peña has only had one shaky performance, conceding four goals against Osasuna, while keeping clean sheets in the other matches since Ter Stegen’s injury.
Fan Pressure Mounts
As Barcelona prepares for these critical games, the pressure is on Flick to make the right decision. Will he stick with Peña or give Szczesny the nod?
