Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is facing criticism following a significant mistake in the UEFA Champions League match against AS Monaco. His error contributed to Eric Garcia’s early red card, and he subsequently allowed two avoidable goals.
In his ideal 7-a-side team, Yamal chose Inaki Pena as goalkeeper instead of Ter Stegen, a decision that is likely to attract attention given the timing.
Yamal’s lineup includes Barcelona teammates Pau Cubarsi and Ronald Araujo in defense, with Pedri and Gavi in midfield. He selected himself and Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who has been linked to Barcelona, for the forward positions. Yamal also named current Barça coach Hansi Flick as his manager, representing the club’s iconic blue and red colors.
While Yamal’s preference for Pena may reflect personal choice, it comes at a time of heightened scrutiny for Ter Stegen. The aftermath of the defeat has led some fans to call for a change in goalkeeping, with speculation about Ter Stegen’s future as the first-choice keeper. This situation was further highlighted by Yamal’s surprising comments during an interview with the Kings’ League social media channels.
