Brother of underperforming Barcelona star makes a shocking claim – “He prefers the bench”

Wojciech Szczesny’s current performances have raised severe doubts concerning the goalkeeping place at FC Barcelona. The Polish veteran has been referred to as into motion as a backup for the injured Joan Garcia.

However within the eight matches he has performed in Garcia’s absence, Szczesny has conceded 15 targets and has didn’t hold a single clear sheet.

This run has culminated in high-profile errors, such because the one within the Champions League draw towards Membership Brugge, which might have ended badly.

As criticism mounts, the goalkeeper’s brother, Jan Szczesny, has made some surprising claims about his brother’s way of thinking, suggesting the 35-year-old isn’t comfy within the highlight and really prefers his backup function.

What Jan Szczesny mentioned about his brother

In an interview with WP Sportowe Fakty (h/t Diario SPORT), Jan defined his brother’s mentality.

“I do know Wojciech prefers to observe his teammates from the bench and assist out if wanted. I nonetheless see a spark in him after each good save in a match, and I’m joyful about that as a result of I take pleasure in watching him play,” he mentioned.

He expanded on this, stating that his brother has accepted that his time as a top-level starter is over and that he’s joyful to make manner for the subsequent technology, particularly Joan García.

“He’s already skilled sufficient, he’s performed in a very powerful matches, so it’s time for the youthful gamers. Particularly as a result of Joan Garcia is a really succesful goalkeeper,” he mentioned.

“Wojciech is all the time prepared, however I believe he prefers to be a spectator moderately than a participant,” he added.

This mentality of aid over ambition may clarify the response to the controversial VAR choice within the match towards Membership Brugge.

Szczesny made a obvious error that led to a objective, which might have made the rating 4-3, just for the referee to disallow it for a doubtful foul.

Jan Szczesny admitted his aid on the name: “For me, it was a doubtful play. If the referee hadn’t referred to as the foul, he would have defended his efficiency. I’m glad he determined to disallow the objective.”

Regardless of these claims, Jan was fast to defend his brother’s professionalism, insisting that he’s not shirking his duties and is absolutely ready to play so long as wanted – even when he’d moderately not.

“Everyone knows that Wojtek is the second-choice goalkeeper. My brother was ready for this from the start. The change will rely on when García is 100% match to play,” he mentioned.

“I don’t know something. From a coach’s perspective, I believe the goalkeeper place is so vital that it’s higher to attend two extra weeks than to make a change per week early,” he concluded.