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Szczesny is a reliable stopper for Barcelona. Photo: Reuters . |
In the early morning of April 10, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski (double) and Lamine Yamal shined to help Barcelona beat Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Szczesny continued to be given the opportunity to start by coach Hansi Flick and played solidly.
This victory also marked Barcelona's 21st unbeaten match every time Szczesny started. Of which, the Camp Nou team won 18 and drew 3 matches.
Against Dortmund, Szczesny made 3 saves. He touched the ball 42 times and made 27 passes, with an accuracy of 82%. The Polish goalkeeper also had 4 accurate long passes for his teammates.
Szczesny's consistent form has cemented his place as Barcelona's starting goalkeeper, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen now back in training. Barcelona are planning to keep Szczesny for another season. Sporting Director Deco wants to extend the Polish goalkeeper's contract in a "1+1" format, meaning a one-year extension with the option to stay for another year if certain conditions are met.
Extending Szczesny's contract is Barcelona's top priority. In addition to his professional qualities, Szczesny also brings other values to the club. The former Juventus goalkeeper is considered to bring a positive atmosphere to the dressing room.
Szczesny is likely to continue to start for Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Dortmund on April 16.
Source: https://znews.vn/szczesny-gay-kinh-ngac-post1544639.html
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