Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen confirms that he’ll bear an operation to deal with a again drawback.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed that he’ll bear an operation to deal with a again drawback.
The Germany worldwide’s future has been the topic of a lot hypothesis this summer season, because the Catalan giants have introduced in Joan Garcia from Espanyol to seemingly be their primary goalkeeper subsequent season.
There was a bunch of switch speak surrounding Ter Stegen, nevertheless it then got here to gentle that the 33-year-old was going through an operation on a again drawback which has brought on him ache in latest weeks.
The skilled goalkeeper has now confirmed that the process will certainly happen, and he’s anticipated to be on the sidelines for roughly three months recovering from the operation.
Barca goalkeeper Ter Stegen confirms again operation
“Pricey Culers, I put on the colors and jersey of FC Barcelona with nice satisfaction, whether or not on or off the pitch, in moments of success and in troublesome occasions,” he posted on social media.
“As we speak is a personally troublesome day for me. Bodily and athletically, I really feel in superb form, though sadly I’m not free from ache. After intensive discussions with the FC Barcelona medical staff and exterior consultants, the quickest and most secure method for me to completely get better is thru again surgical procedure.
“After my final operation on my again, I returned to the pitch after 66 days – virtually two months; this time, the medical doctors imagine about three months can be obligatory as a precaution, to keep away from any dangers.
“Emotionally, it hurts lots not having the ability to help the staff throughout this time. Happily, the rehabilitation is manageable and the street again is evident. I’ll maintain you up to date on my restoration and I sincerely need to thanks all, pricey Culers, for at all times being by my facet. Don’t fear – I’ll be again! Yours, Marc.”
Barcelona launch assertion after Ter Stegen surgical procedure is confirmed
Barcelona have additionally launched an announcement of their very own, with the operation set to happen subsequent week.
“First-team participant Marc ter Stegen will bear additional surgical procedure subsequent week to deal with his decrease again issues,” stated the La Liga champions.
“The process will as soon as once more be carried out by Dr Amelie Leglise below the supervision of the membership’s Medical Providers, on the Sports activities Clinic Bordeaux Merignac. A brand new medical replace can be issued after the process.”
Ter Stegen was restricted to only 9 appearances in all competitions final season after struggling a severe knee harm.
The switch hypothesis surrounding the skilled goalkeeper will now be on maintain till January, and his absence will open the door for Garcia to nail down the beginning function between the sticks.