It is one of the oldest faces in the locker room. But today, his status vacillates. In Barcelona, the Ter Stegen armband is about to be withdrawn.
Long untouchable, Marc-André Ter Stegen could lose his role as captain. Barça plans to upset the hierarchy, especially because of its non -future in the eleven holder. The board of directors, according to the journalist Fernando Polowould think about entrusting more power to regular holders … and would like Hansi Flick to participate in this decision.
The recruitment of the goalkeeper Joan Garcia put a real spotlight on the situation. Ter Stegen would no longer be indisputable. And in this context, the fact that he wants to remain despite everything could complicate the management of the locker room.
According to Sports Worlddefender Iñigo Martínez could enter the very closed circle of captains. A symbolic, but also strategic decision. The club wants leaders present on the field every week.
The old -based old model seems to be gradually fading. If De Jong, Araújo, Pedri and Raphinha would keep their role, Ter Stegen could see his armband escape him. A strong message. And a risky bet. Because to dismiss a frame without frank rupture, it does not always go smoothly.
