Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed his belief in Iñaki Peña’s ability to step up as the team’s main goalkeeper following Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury. Ter Stegen suffered a serious knee injury that will keep him out of play for several months, leaving Peña in the spotlight.
Flick stated that Barcelona is not feeling pressured to immediately find a replacement for Ter Stegen. He commended Peña for his dedication and professionalism, highlighting the backup goalkeeper’s focus and readiness to take on the role.
Ter Stegen, a key player and long-standing starter for Barcelona, suffered a complete rupture of a tendon in his knee during the team’s recent victory against Villarreal.
While acknowledging the need to explore the transfer market for new goalkeeping options due to the youth of Peña, Flick emphasized that the club is confident in the young goalkeeper’s abilities.
Despite Ter Stegen’s absence, Barcelona has had a flawless start to the Spanish league season, winning all six of their matches.
Ter Stegen’s injury occurred during his 289th appearance for Barcelona, surpassing Antoni Ramallets to claim the third spot on the club’s all-time list of goalkeeper appearances.