Flick raises doubts: Will there be a surprise in Barça's goal against Valencia?

The debate in the goal of FC Barcelona, which seemed settled after Hansi Flick confirmed Wojciech Szczesny as his "number 1", will open once again next Thursday against Valencia. Normally, coaches opt for the backup keeper in Copa del Rey matches, so, in theory, Iñaki Peña should be the one chosen to protect the Blaugrana goal at Mestalla.

However, the 'soap opera' that has developed in the last month in this position raises doubts about the possible starting role of the Alicante player. It will be until this Wednesday when, possibly, the German reveals his decision in a press conference, but for now, speculation is the order of the day. The only certainty is that, whoever is positioned under the three posts against the Che team, will be the one responsible for guarding the culé goal for the rest of the competition if Barça defeats Corberán's side.

Is Iñaki Peña playing for his future in Valencia?

In the round of 16 Copa match against Betis, Iñaki Peña was the one chosen by Flick to start, although it was a 'foregone' decision since Szczesny had seen the red card in the Supercup final against Real Madrid. Once the Pole served his suspension, the Blaugrana '13' has been relegated to the bench.

If the German coach ultimately opts for 'Tek' in Valencia, the future of the Alicante player would be very compromised, as his being benched in a match where, under normal circumstances, he should be the starter, would be the definitive sentence from the coach. In the coming hours, the outcome of this unexpected saga that has kept Barcelona fans on edge in recent weeks will be known.