Szczesny asked Hansi Flick to start Ter Stegen in the Copa del Rey match

Barcelona managed to get past Guadalajara in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, and German goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen featured in that match. It has now emerged who requested his inclusion.

Details: According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona’s other goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny, asked head coach Hansi Flick to start Marc-André Ter Stegen in goal. The Polish international believes the German keeper is the team’s captain and a leader who deserves the opportunity to make his comeback.

We previously reported that German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is allegedly the source leaking locker-room information to the media.

After yesterday’s Copa del Rey Round of 32 clash against Guadalajara, Barcelona head coach Hans-Dieter Flick, together with the club’s management, reportedly managed to identify the traitor.

Reminder: Barcelona is currently involved in legal proceedings related to the Negreira case and recently faced a real threat of being banned from the UEFA Champions League because of it.