Barcelona is having a strong season, quickly bouncing back after their first La Liga loss to Osasuna by thrashing Young Boys 5-0 in the Champions League and defeating Alaves in the league.
As they prepare for crucial matches following the international break, Barcelona will face Sevilla in La Liga and then host Bayern Munich in the Champions League. In a recent interview, former Barcelona star Thierry Henry praised German coach Hansi Flick’s impact on the team, noting improvements in player performance. He highlighted Lamine Yamal’s development and called Raphinha the best winger in the world under Flick, suggesting he could be a strong contender for next season’s Ballon d’Or. Henry also remarked on Lewandowski’s impressive return.
However, Henry expressed concern over the new Polish goalkeeper, Szczesny, who joined after Ter Stegen’s injury. He cautioned that Szczesny’s inconsistency could jeopardize Barcelona’s ambitions, as he often alternates between brilliant and disastrous performances. Henry noted this has been evident during his time at Juventus and Arsenal, where one strong game was typically followed by several mistakes. He urged that Szczesny should be kept out of critical matches to avoid derailing Barcelona’s season unexpectedly.
