FC Barcelona won 5-4 against Benfica Lisbon in a crazy match seventh round of the Champions League, and Robert Lewandowski scored two goals. However, more than the striker's penalty kicks, people talk about two serious mistakes made by Wojciech Szczęsny. The goalkeeper conceded a penalty kick and later made a terrible exit into the field, where he collided with Alejandro Balde and the opponents scored a goal.
Jan Tomaszewski merciless towards Wojciech Szczęsny. “Discredit”
After, of course Barcelona match and Szczęsny's performance included words from Jan Tomaszewski. As usual, the former goalkeeper of the Polish national team did not bite his tongue and directly stated that Szczęsny does not even deserve to play for the club from Catalonia.
– I'm a patriot. But let's face it, Wojtek Szczęsny was brought out of retirement accidentif something happened to Pena. And not to compete with him. As for the situation with Balde, I leave aside the fact that there is no chemistry between Szczęsny and the defenders. The Barcelona player had the ball, it was quiet, and what, he suddenly didn't hear Szczęsny screaming? Szczęsny didn't kick the ball and the Spanish press is laughing about it. – Tomaszewski began in a conversation with “Super Express”.
– Szczęsny is weaker than Inaki Peni today and we have to accept that. Pena, with Barcelona's defensive line playing at such a high level, and having more speed than Wojtek, simply gives more confidence – added the 77-year-old.
The former goalkeeper further pointed out that the blame for Szczęsny's mistakes is not only him, but also Hansi Flick. But it's not about tactical matters. – He should have already received a warning from Laporta or Deco, preferably with the words: “Sir, don't do any more tricks!” In my opinion, only Hansi Flick is responsible for embarrassment of Szczęsny. He was the one who put him on the horse, knowing that Benfica had a license for Szczęsny – summed up Tomaszewski.
In the past, Szczęsny has already conceded four goals in a match against Benfica – his Juventus lost in the Champions League 3-4 in 2022. At the moment, it is not known whether Hansi Flick will continue to bet on the Pole after such serious mistakes. Fortunately, Szczęsny got away with these, because his team made a great comeback and won 5:4. The goalkeeper helped with this with good interventions in the second half.