Barça's elimination in the Champions League against Inter Milan has been very painful. It has sunk the morale of the culé squad because they saw themselves in the Munich final. The names identified as antagonists are Marciniak and Araújo, and some even point to Héctor Fort.
However, it should be noted that one of the major errors was in the goal. It is true that Szczesny came to help Barça and that his experience and veteran status provide what Iñaki Peña could not after ter Stegen's injury. However, his performance against Inter left many doubts.
Szczesny's level has dropped
Szczesny's first months at FC Barcelona excited everyone. Nothing to do with the last few weeks. The team's overall decline coincides with the poor form of the Polish goalkeeper, who is completely insecure.
He has conceded 17 goals in the Champions League alone. One more than those conceded since his arrival in La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey. His poor form and lack of success have been decisive in this elimination, surely the most decisive factor.
Is Ter Stegen the solution?
Well, no, he is not the solution either. The culé environment already knew that the German goalkeeper's form was plummeting even before his injury. The signing that caused so much excitement and reached its prime in 2015 is already behind.
After so many months of rehabilitation, Ter Stegen's form leaves much to be desired. In fact, even more doubts and many shadows could have been caused after his tough match in Valladolid.
In such a scenario, the culé fans are already demanding the signing of Yann Sommer. The Swiss goalkeeper excelled against FC Barcelona, completing a perfect match. He was Inter's hero, and many would like to see him at Barça: even conceding 3 goals, the goalkeeper made 14 saves and was clearly the protagonist of the elimination.
The options Barça is considering for the goal
However, Yann Sommer is 36 years old, so Barça is looking for a much more realistic option to make moves in the goal for the present and future. The good form of Joan García, goalkeeper of RCD Espanyol, has caught the attention of the culé board. It is said that Joan Laporta is working on his signing in silence until next summer.
Deco is also working hand in hand with the president to secure the starting goalkeeper. It is known that the options of the 23-year-old Frenchman, Chevalier, from Lille, or Porto's goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, 25 years old, are gaining strength.
Chevalier has played 46 matches and kept 11 clean sheets. Meanwhile, Diogo Costa has played 41 matches, of which he has not conceded a goal in 15. Serious and good options for an FC Barcelona that should not concede so many goals against to aim to win titles.