Overview

• In a Sport Bild interview published Wednesday, Hansi Flick said communication over Marc-André ter Stegen was mishandled and accepted part of the blame.
• Flick said the club and the goalkeeper have reconciled and that ter Stegen will receive full support as he returns.
• Before the season, ter Stegen was demoted to Barcelona's No. 2 and briefly stripped of the captaincy during an injury dispute.
• Flick reiterated that Joan García is a very young, high-level goalkeeper identified as the club's long-term option.
• The coach also praised 18-year-old Lamine Yamal as an exceptional talent who can decide games on his own.