Barcelona continues to face a season full of challenges, and one of the topics that has caused the most debate within the club is the goalkeeping position. The competition in this position has been constant, but in recent weeks a rift has opened within the locker room. Several players have expressed their concern about the security under the three posts.
The irregularity in this position has led some team members to speak out about the situation. In the corridors of the Joan Gamper Sports City, the debate over who should occupy the goal has not gone unnoticed. Important players have conveyed their opinion to Hansi Flick, who continues to analyze the situation carefully.
The main reason for this uncertainty is the lack of confidence caused by the current starter in some sectors of the locker room. The feeling of insecurity at key moments in matches has led certain footballers to request a change in the goal. In this context, several heavyweights of the team have asked Flick to return the starting position to Iñaki Peña, who until recently was a solid alternative.
Disappointment in the goalkeeper
The Spanish goalkeeper had the support of part of the squad, who considered him a more reliable option to defend the blaugrana goal. However, his situation took an unexpected turn after the German coach decided to remove him from the starting position due to disciplinary issues. This decision was not well received by some teammates, who believe that the punishment has been too severe and that the team has lost defensive solidity as a result.
Despite this support, Peña's return doesn't seem immediate, Hansi Flick maintains his firm stance and will not back down overnight. The German coach's demand for discipline is clear, and the young goalkeeper will have to demonstrate with work and attitude that he deserves a new opportunity. Meanwhile, the uncertainty continues to grow around Barça's goal.
His departure is considered
In this scenario, the future of Iñaki Peña could be far from FC Barcelona for the next season. From Türkiye, they report that he could return to Galatasaray, a club that has shown interest in acquiring his services. The Ottoman club already had him in their ranks during a session in the 2021/22 season, and now they could attempt his permanent signing if the situation doesn't improve.
Barça, meanwhile, will have to make an important decision. The goalkeeping position remains a delicate issue, and the club can't afford more doubts in a key position for its sporting aspirations. Although soon it will have the return of Marc André Ter Stegen to the starting position and probably, the end of the debate in its goal, in addition to recovering one of the captains.