The press conference also covered the immediate team selection for the midweek trip to face Guadalajara. With the fixture schedule remaining congested, questions were raised regarding potential rotation in the goalkeeper position. Flick confirmed that there would be a change between the sticks for this specific match, ruling out a start for the current number one. He stopped short of confirming if Szczesny will be given the nod, leaving room for suggestions Ter Stegen could make his first appearance of the season.
"We are going to give Joan a rest tomorrow," Flick stated regarding Joan Garcia. "First of all, we want to talk to the players and before the match, we will tell them who is going to play. Today is not the day to make decisions, we are in the recovery process."
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