"Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny endured one of his most difficult nights in a Blaugrana shirt during the dramatic Champions League clash against Club Brugge. If not for a late VAR intervention in injury time, the Polish shot-stopper could have been the man blamed for what might have been a costly defeat. Instead, the match ended in a tense draw, a result that offered little relief given the nature of his performance."
"To make matters worse, the 35-year-old nearly committed a disastrous error deep into stoppage time. After a risky touch, Romeo Vermant dispossessed him and slotted the ball into the net, which initially looked like the winner for Brugge. However, VAR came to Barça's rescue, spotting a slight but clear contact between Szczesny and the Belgian attacker. The referee, who had first awarded the goal, overturned his decision following the review."
"Replacing Joan Garcia, who is currently recovering from surgery, has proven to be a major challenge for Szczesny. This is because statistics paint a worrying picture. He has conceded 15 goals in eight matches, and 31 in total across 16 games. While he has shown flashes of quality, consistency has been lacking. The 35-year-old's contract was extended to provide stability and experience, yet he has found himself under increasing scrutiny."
Wojciech Szczesny struggled significantly in Barcelona's Champions League match against Club Brugge, appearing unconvincing in positioning and reaction on multiple goals conceded. He nearly committed a decisive error in stoppage time when Romeo Vermant dispossessed him and scored, but VAR overturned the goal due to slight contact. Replacing injured Joan Garcia has been difficult, and Szczesny has conceded 15 goals in eight matches and 31 across 16 games overall. The goalkeeper has shown occasional quality but lacks consistent form. His contract extension was intended to add stability and experience, yet scrutiny has increased until Garcia returns after the international window.
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