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FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a big damage early within the season, sidelining him for almost all of it. Nevertheless, along with his return drawing nearer, head coach Hansi Flick supplied a promising damage replace on the German shot-stopper.
Barcelona confronted an surprising setback throughout Matchday 6 in opposition to Villarreal, when Ter Stegen fell awkwardly whereas making an attempt to catch a ball, fracturing the patellar tendon in his proper knee. Preliminary assessments prompt that the damage may sideline him for the complete season. Nevertheless, his progress is exhibiting encouraging indicators.
When requested about Ter Stegen’s restoration, Flick maintained a cautious method. “After I communicate with the docs, it’s at all times non-public. I feel it’s essential to maintain it confidential,” Flick mentioned in the course of the pre-match press convention forward of the sport in opposition to Sevilla.
“However what I can say is that he began coaching with De La Fuente (goalkeeper coach), and it’s an excellent subsequent step for him, and every little thing goes nicely. He improved rather a lot, specifically along with his physique, health, every little thing goes the suitable manner,” Flick added, providing an optimistic outlook on Ter Stegen’s rehabilitation.
Regardless of the blow of shedding his first-choice goalkeeper, Flick has managed to cowl for Ter Stegen’s absence with Inaki Peña and Wojciech Szczesny, each of whom have carried out admirably in his stead. With Barcelona‘s goalkeeper place well-covered, Ter Stegen can concentrate on his restoration with out the strain of dashing again to motion.
When will Ter Stegen return to the pitch?
Ter Stegen participated within the staff’s celebration of their Spanish Tremendous Cup win in early 2025. At the moment, he was requested about his restoration, and whereas he didn’t present an actual return date, he shared an optimistic replace. “My restoration is a protracted journey, however I’m beginning to see the sunshine on the finish of the tunnel,” he mentioned.
Having sustained the damage on September 22, Ter Stegen’s restoration is predicted to take at the least eight months. In keeping with Mundo Deportivo, his rehabilitation is progressing nicely, and stories counsel he may return as early as Might.
Though the restoration timeline is tight, if his optimistic progress continues, Ter Stegen could also be slot in time to play within the last La Liga matches and may even be ready for the 2025 Membership World Cup.
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