Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta ripped into Marc‑André ter Stegen after the 2‑3 home loss to Villarreal, saying the keeper “isn’t delivering the quality the club needs” and “lacks the football intelligence” required at Camp Nou.
Ter Stegen, back this season after a long knee‑tendon lay‑off, has looked hesitant—slow to read strikers and low on confidence—and fans have begun dubbing him “Ter Statue.” Iniesta’s criticism has amplified calls to reassess the position: either help the German regain his sharpness or bring in a new No. 1 to steady Barça’s defence.
