After Frenkie de Jong came out to support Marc-Andre Ter Stegen as the leader of Barcelona, a series of his teammates was followed. Ter Stegen is currently working on a silent battle with the club, who are unhappy with his position on his future.
Manager Hansi Flick left the issue earlier this week and explained that he would vote the case among the players, after conversation that Barcelona could remove the Captainincy from Ter Stegen. After Barcelona FC Seoul defeated 7-3, De Jong was clear and decisive in the fact that Ter Stegen was their leader and Ferran Torres followed.
One of last season's surprises was that Raphinha was selected as a vice captain and became a vocal part of the side. The Brazilian only had positive things to say.
“Yes, in my opinion, but in the end it is no longer something that depends on us. Since I arrived, he has always helped me, and he was already captain. In football there are hierarchies, and we have to respect them. For me, even if he is not, he will still be a special person. Whether there are voices or not there.”
In the meantime, Gavi was captain Barcelona in the second half in South Korea and after the game he earned a special praise from Flick. The 20-year-old said it was a motivating factor.
“I felt very proud to be able to wear the bracelet. It is a dream and it motivates me even more. I don't know if I can play this season, because you have to respect the hierarchy, but I have the dream to wear the Barca bracelet. I would love it; it is something every Barca fan thinks about.”
Gavi also confirmed the position that Ter Stegen was the captain of the side.
“I think we will vote. Marc is the first leader of the team, and in the end it's the players who vote.”
In the meantime, Pau Cubarsi also came out and stated that he had a positive effect on the team.
“We decide nothing. For now, Marc is in the team. He is our captain, our guide and our most important support. He is with us, we are very happy and we hope that is the case.”
Barcelona may intend to threaten with the captain with the captain if he does not sign his medical report to enable them to activate the rule for emergency injuries, or even if he does not accept a departure. However, the statements of his teammates suggest that President Joan Laporta or director of Voetbaldeco runs the risk of making the dressing room upset if they do.