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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick faces two critical selection dilemmas ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final.
It should be noted that since taking over at the club, Flick has made bold decisions in shaping his team, which is largely due to the number of injuries, but the upcoming final presents unique challenges as he looks to field his best team. .
In the semifinal against Athletic Club, the German coach made some notable decisions. Gavi entered the starting eleven in place of Dani Olmo.
The latter, despite being in good physical shape, faced a delay in obtaining his federation registration, which prevented him from being able to play until after 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Wojciech Szczesny kept his position as starting goalkeeper. This came after Iñaki Peña arrived late for the morning activation session, opening the door for Szczesny to start.
Two big decisions
Gavi made the most of his opportunity and put in a stellar performance. Not only did he score the first goal, but he also provided a decisive assist to Lamine for the second, cementing Barcelona’s path to victory.
Now, Flick must decide whether to continue Gavi in the final or reinstate Olmo, who missed the last games but will now be available for selection after the CSD ruling.
A similar dilemma exists in goal. Szczesny has been impressive in both of his starts, keeping clean sheets in consecutive games, including against Athletic Club.
His crucial saves, particularly against Iñaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta, demonstrated his reliability.
On the other hand, Peña had already consolidated his position as starting goalkeeper after Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury, but now faces strong competition.
As the final approaches, Flick must carefully weigh his options. While these decisions may be difficult, they reflect the depth and quality of Barcelona’s current squad, a problem any coach would welcome.
With a trophy at stake, each choice will be essential to ensure victory.
