Barcelona are considering taking disciplinary action against Marc-Andre ter Stegen and could strip him of their captaincy as the feud between the goalkeeper and the club continues. The Germany international publicly announced the news of his back surgery last month and that he would remain out of action for three months, which left the Blaugrana fuming.
The Spanish players' union reached out to Marc-Andre ter Stegen and offered their support to the player in his dispute with Barcelona.
Barcelona’s standoff with Marc-Andre ter Stegen deepens as La Liga refuse to review his injury report without the German goalkeeper’s consent.
Barcelona have opened disciplinary proceedings against Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has reportedly declined to authorize the club to share the details of his recent lower back surgery and recovery timeline with La Liga's medical commission. This has effectively stalled Barcelona's efforts to classify his injury as long-term, which would have allowed them to temporarily offload 80 per cent of his salary from their wage bill and register a new player.
Raphinha provided his thoughts on becoming one the Barcelona captain and opined on whether Marc-Andre ter Stegen should get to keep the armband.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is currently experiencing difficult times at Barcelona. However, a couple of team-mates have publicly provided him some support.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has received a huge assurance from Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann amid his Barcelona nightmare.
Hansi Flick will not be the one who decides whether or not Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains the club's captain, leaving that up to the players.
Barcelona will report to La Liga that Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to be out for around four months following the goalkeeper's surgery.
