Flick: We strive for continuous improvement in performance, and this is my stance on Ter Stegen
Monday 15-12-2025
At the press conference held by Barcelona coach Hans Flick before the team's match against Guadalajara in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, the German coach spoke about the team's preparations, the importance of the match, and the players' readiness.

Flick said about the match: "In these matches, you have to win. We are the favored team here, and the players must show their quality on the pitch, which is what I want to see."

He added about the goalkeeping: "The team has three distinguished goalkeepers, and we will see who will be the starting goalkeeper. We have not decided the lineup yet; we have another 24 hours to recover before making the final decision."

Flick continued: "Juan Garcia will have a rest tomorrow. First, I want to talk with the players, then we will decide who will start the match. I want to wait until tomorrow because it is a time to regain fitness."

Flick pointed to Ter Stegen's level: "Stegen is an excellent goalkeeper, and we have three goalkeepers at the highest level. He has given us great stability before, and his presence in the dressing room is very important for the team."

Flick confirmed rotation among players: "There will certainly be changes in the lineup. Robert Lewandowski trained individually but is available for the match. We will change some things, but winning is the most important."

Flick continued about the midfield players: "I see Casado as strong in midfield; he can play as a defensive pivot or as an advanced midfielder. I focus more on this position for him."

He added about the number 9 striker position: "We always think about this position. We have several players capable of playing in it, such as Fermín, Marcos, Ferran, and Lewandowski, and the team has multiple options."

Flick spoke about Ter Stegen's future: "The decision about his future is up to him. We have talked about his situation, and I respect his decision because he is a great goalkeeper and a special person for the team, but he is the one who must decide his future."

He continued about the team's level compared to last season: "In the last two months, we faced some problems due to injuries and perhaps were not at the same level, but in the last four weeks, we have improved a lot, and we can see the quality of the team. We are still halfway and have a lot to develop."

Flick confirmed the importance of motivation before the match: "We have talked about that. Mentality and commitment are the foundation in this match. The players know that, and how we start the match will be decisive."

Flick concluded the conference by talking about the treble goal: "This is the goal of big clubs and our goal as well, but here in the Copa del Rey, the road is long and requires focus in every match."

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