Barcelona are feeling more and more optimistic about the potential for Marc-Andre ter Stegen making an early return.
Stories from SPORT counsel that the membership is gaining confidence in the concept the goalkeeper may very well be out there as early as April, which might be a major increase for the staff.
Ter Stegen has been making regular progress in his restoration from the intense knee damage he suffered on twenty second September final yr. For weeks now, he has been coaching on the pitch at Ciutat Esportiva, and his rehabilitation is progressing at a powerful tempo.
Actually, his restoration has exceeded even essentially the most constructive expectations, together with his situation bettering quicker than initially predicted.
Regular progress
Regardless of the frustration of being sidelined for such a protracted interval, the German goalkeeper stays extremely happy with the way in which his restoration has been managed.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen might return in April. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
The membership had all the time anticipated him to return earlier than the tip of the season, however the timeline is now being shortened.
His physique is responding nicely to the rehabilitation course of, and there have been no setbacks, which has solely strengthened hopes of an earlier comeback.
No rush
Barcelona should not dashing his return and are taking all crucial precautions to make sure he’s absolutely prepared earlier than stepping again onto the pitch.
Nevertheless, if his bodily situation continues to enhance on the present charge, there can be no purpose to delay his return past April.
Behind the scenes, there’s rising perception that he may very well be out there for the essential phases of the Champions League, presumably even the quarter-finals.
That being mentioned, the membership may also must navigate the method of registering him for the competitors if he’s declared slot in time.
For now, all indicators level in direction of a a lot earlier return than initially anticipated, which might be a significant increase for Barcelona as they enter the decisive part of the season.