FC Barcelona of Hansi Flick recalled in an emergency Diego Kochen, a young 19-year-old American goalkeeper, who was about to compete in the U20 World Cup with the United States in Chile. Joan Garcia's meniscus injury, unavailable between four and six weeks, prompted the Catalan club to repatriate his porter, who will be on the bench this evening against the Real Sociedad in lining of Wojciech Szczesny, since Marc-André Ter Stegen is also unavailable. A blow for the American selection, but a precious opportunity for the young player trained at Barça.
Hansi Flick, who particularly appreciates the seriousness and potential of Kochen according to Mundo Deportivowants to make it the replacement of the Pole for the absence of Joan Garcia. Negotiations with the American Federation were rapid, and the agreement allowed the Blaugrana club to ensure its back. To complete the hierarchy, the German technician will also count on EDER VE, 18, goalkeeper of the training center, who had already been summoned last Thursday against Oviedo.