Spanish newspaper AS reports that following Roberto’s departure from Barcelona, the Catalan giants will make Ter Stegen captain, while Araujo and Frenkie de Jong will be two of the three vice-captains. The coach wants Lewandowski to be the other vice-captain.
The report states that one of Flick’s main challenges is choosing a captain to lead the team. After Sergi Roberto left, Ter Stegen, one of the four members of the “captaincy committee” last season, is the top candidate to become the new Barcelona captain. This is not only because of his seniority, but also because of language. The German coach might encounter ambiguity when communicating orders or instructions to the team, as translating from German to Spanish (or other languages) can be tricky. Ter Stegen is best suited for this task.
Of the three vice-captain candidates, Araujo and Frenkie de Jong are likely to be chosen and are well-respected in the dressing room. The third vice-captain is still up for grabs. There are two options: either the players vote or the coach directly appoints the player. In recent years, Barcelona has traditionally elected its captain through a vote, although the candidates are decided upon after consultation with the coach.
Currently, there are two contenders for this position: star striker Lewandowski and Pedri. AS reports that Flick favors the Polish striker, believing he will be a clear role model for his teammates. However, if Pedri is chosen, it would set a good example for the younger players in the team. The final decision will not be made until August, as Flick plans to wait for the return of the national players who are on vacation after the European Championship, as well as the players who participated in the Olympics, before making an announcement.
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