There is movement among the captains of FC Barcelona! Before the Blaugrana’s trip to Valencia, Hansi Flick took stock of the hierarchy regarding the captaincy.
Raphinha will have priority for the armbar. Pedri, Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong and Lamine Yamal will then follow, already empowered at just 19 years old. Hansi Flick explains that he chose the first two with his staff. The next three were selected by the players themselves.
“My staff and I understand the composition of the team better, and it is important for me to identify the influential players. This is why I chose Raphinha And Pedro, Flick said.
I didn’t want to comment on the other three, just these two, because they are essential. »
Compared to last year, Barça has lost two of its captains, with the departures of Marc-André ter Stegen and Ronald Araujo. They are digitally replaced by Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal.