Trouble at Barcelona: Inaki Peña Frustrated After Losing Starting Spot to Szczesny

Inaki Peña is frustrated at Barcelona after manager Hansi Flick dropped him from the starting XI. Peña had been playing as the first-choice goalkeeper after Marc-André ter Stegen was injured, making 15 La Liga appearances this season. However, he was left out of the starting lineup for the last two matches, with Wojciech Szczesny taking his place. The decision came after Peña was reportedly late to a team meeting.

Peña reportedly had a private discussion with Flick to understand the situation. The manager explained that it would be difficult for Peña to regain his starting spot, unless Szczesny was injured. The meeting did not go well, and now Peña is said to be considering his future at Barcelona. His contract runs until 2026.

Peña has made 22 appearances this season, keeping six clean sheets, and has a total of 44 appearances since his debut in 2022.

Barcelona will play Sevilla in La Liga on Sunday, with Szczesny expected to start in goal and Peña likely on the bench.