Barcelona have confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been eliminated as captain – briefly – in a press release that was launched on Thursday. It was merely a number of traces lengthy, however left loads of questions marks for the longer term.
The Blaugrana famous that it was a short lived suspension from the function, whereas their disciplinary proceedings are ongoing. It isn’t but clear whether or not they would return the captaincy ought to they be concluded. It additionally introduced Ronald Araujo because the short-term captain in his absence. A possible motive might be that with the Joan Gamper trophy scheduled for Sunday, the customized is for the captain to make a speech to the followers. Having ter Stegen did so would have been an odd look given the scenario.
Favorite to exchange ter Stegen will not be Araujo
As per Diario AS, if ter Stegen have been to get replaced completely, the favorite for the function amongst the squad is Frenkie de Jong, considered one of 4 vice-captains alongside Pedri, Araujo and Raphinha. Hansi Flick stated final week that the captaincy can be selected by a vote, though the gamers are seemingly reluctant to take the function from ter Stegen in these circumstances.
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De Jong is the following in line when it comes to seniority, however the truth that he too has been in disputes with the membership might need tempted Barcelona to pick Araujo to be the one talking on Sunday. He is likely one of the gamers that spoke out in ter Stegen’s favour as captain final week.
Gavi might change into vice-captain
Their info goes on to say that if a brand new vice-captain is added to the management group, the favorite is Gavi. Flick feels that he represents the dedication and sacrifice he desires to see from all his gamers, in addition to exhibiting a deep love for the membership. Throughout the dressing room, he is likely one of the most appreciated and liked characters. It’s price noting that it was one thing of an aberration final season that there have been 4 vice-captains, with Barcelona normally having three, that means they could not add anybody – if ter Stegen is eliminated long-term.