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.