In recent times, Barça has usually left the choice of its captains to the locker room. Normally, the players themselves are the ones who choose the teammates who will represent them with the armband during the season. However, considering the unusual situation that could arise this campaign, it seems that the culer team could make a decision that would change the "rule" within the Catalan club.
Ter Stegen: Captain in doubt
Ter Stegen's case is the one with the most stains at Barça. He is condemned for some of his performances this past season, causing anger within the club. Beyond his performance, it is considered that he has not fulfilled the obligations that come with a position like his. In addition, with the new arrivals, he has lost influence in the locker room, and his future seems far from Barcelona.
No one wants the theoretical link between the locker room and the board to be with such a broken figure in a situation like this. It is necessary to make a change, and a drastic decision could be made, even if it might be unpopular.
Hansi Flick has the final say
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that Barça will leave the choice of captaincy in Hansi Flick's hands. If the coach wants Ter Stegen to remain in his position, there will be no problem and so it will be.
However, it is not only Ter Stegen's role as captain that is under debate. The second is Ronald Araújo, and the third is De Jong. Both are being questioned, although it seems that the Dutchman will end up renewing his contract and will turn his situation around.
Two figures on the rise
In this scenario, there are two footballers who could gain influence in FC Barcelona's locker room depending on what happens. One is clearly Íñigo Martínez, a starter and highly respected by his teammates. The Basque could "rise" in the culer structure, being a figure who generates consensus among teammates, the board, and fans.
Raphinha could also rise in rank, as he has already worn the armband this campaign. Hansi Flick wants 11 like him on the field and loves it when he represents him on the field.