Wojciech Szczesny tells Hansi Flick to play Inaki Pena for Barcelona in El Clasico

Szczesny names his preferred Barcelona goalkeeper for El Clasico

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has given his opinion on who should start in goal for Barcelona in El Clasico.

With Marc-Andre ter Stegen out injured, Barcelona have a decision to make over who will start in goal against Real Madrid on Sunday.

Inaki Pena and Neto are the two options available to Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, and Szczesny has backed Pena to get the nod.

"I think Inaki Pena should play," Szczesny told Goal. "He's a young goalkeeper with a lot of potential, and he's shown that he's capable of playing at the highest level."

Pena has made just two appearances for Barcelona this season, but he impressed in both games.

The 23-year-old kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Getafe in the Copa del Rey, and he also played well in a 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Szczesny believes that Pena is ready to handle the pressure of playing in El Clasico.

"He's a very talented goalkeeper, and I think he's ready to play in big games," Szczesny added. "He's got a lot of confidence, and I think he can handle the pressure."

It remains to be seen whether Flick will take Szczesny's advice, but Pena is certainly in contention to start against Real Madrid.

Conclusion

Wojciech Szczesny has given his opinion on who should start in goal for Barcelona in El Clasico, and he has backed Inaki Pena to get the nod.

Pena has impressed in his two appearances for Barcelona this season, and he is seen as the long-term successor to Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

It remains to be seen whether Flick will take Szczesny's advice, but Pena is certainly in contention to start against Real Madrid.