Overview
- Hansi Flick publicly declared Joan Garcia the undisputed starter and said he would not discuss the number two or three roles.
- Marc-André ter Stegen is medically cleared and back in matchday squads but sits third in the pecking order behind Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny.
- Szczesny has recovered from gastroenteritis and trained normally, narrowing any short-term chance for Ter Stegen to feature in the Copa del Rey at Guadalajara.
- Club and media reports indicate Barcelona deem a permanent sale unlikely and are exploring a loan with the club covering a large share of his wages.
- La Liga sources confirmed Garcia’s registration is secured for the season, and Ter Stegen’s lack of minutes could jeopardize his Germany prospects under Julian Nagelsmann’s preference for active starters.