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It has been several years since Barcelona produced a team capable of winning the world. This year, Hansi Flick has brewed something unique. With just over two months to go in the season, Barcelona is legitimately in contention for La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. They are one game away from winning the cup, and if they defeat Real Madrid in the crucial Clasico next month, they will almost certainly win La Liga. As a result, the UEFA Champions League is the competition in which they are furthest away from winning the trophy. There is still a lot of work to be done in the European championship, and Barcelona will meet Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals. The first of two legs against Niko Kovac's team will take place tonight in Catalonia, with the second slated for next week. Flick's team comes into the game off a draw against Real Betis and will be eager to bounce back to winning ways in the league. Barça Universal presents you three talkin...
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen plans to speak with Hansi Flick if he feels pleased about Barcelona's comeback.


Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the Barcelona goalkeeper, appears to be nearing the end of his recovery after damaging ligaments in his knee in September. After an operation and six months of recuperation, ter Stegen just resumed training with the rest of the club, raising the issue of whether he will play again this summer.

The 32-year-old is the club captain and has been the undisputed number one for some time, but after a lengthy injury and with Barcelona in the midst of the title race, the Copa del Rey final, and the Champions League, there are understandable doubts about whether it is the right time to change goalkeepers. Furthermore, Barcelona is yet to taste loss since adding Wojciech Szczesny as an injury replacement. Despite a rocky start, the Polish veteran has performed admirably.

"Only one goalkeeper can play," ter Stegen told Sport, laughing, after the 'Gentleman's Day' award ceremony. He went on to say he will talk to manager Hansi Flick about a possible return.

"This is not the time to talk about these issues. I just hope the squad continues on this route and advances to the [Champions League] semifinals. There are only a few games left in a few of days. We are all praying for success to arrive. Now it's time to complete the rehabilitation and rejoin the group dynamic. It's about feelings. If I'm okay, I'll talk to [Flick] about it and we'll figure out what's best for everyone."


Prior to that, ter Stegen had warm words for Szczesny, his competitor.

"He's doing exceptionally well; he has personality and experience. As a person, he makes a significant contribution to the children's daily lives. We got along really well even before he signed with Barcelona. We're at a very good level, and he instills a lot of calm, which we hope will continue."

Ter Stegen is expected to receive the go light from the medical staff before the end of April, most likely following the Copa del Rey final. Previous sources have suggested that Flick expects to keep Szczesny in goal for the remainder of the season while titles are on the line, however ter Stegen may be given the opportunity to return to the pitch at some time.

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