"It was widely reported in the Catalan media ahead of the match that Szczesny would be in the starting XI, but it's Ter Stegen who has been given the nod with the Pole on the bench."
"Flick was quizzed on his selection decision ahead of kick-off and asked if Ter Stegen was ahead of Szczesny in the pecking order but explained his decision "is only for today" and that "he's fit and can show he's ready.""
""Casado will play at full-back, for me he's more of a defensive midfielder or central midfielder, but I wanted to give Jules a rest and it's important that he gets some playing time," he said."
Ter Stegen has been selected to start in goal with Wojciech Szczesny named on the bench. The selection is presented as temporary and applies only for today, with the goalkeeper considered fit and ready to perform. Marc Casado will play at right-back despite being primarily a defensive or central midfielder. The right-back selection aims to rest Jules while ensuring squad members receive playing time. The lineup changes reflect short-term rotation choices focused on fitness management and giving opportunities to squad players ahead of the match.
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