Tuesday, 24 September 2024

KNEE SURGERY:Barcelona goalie, TER STEGEN, undergoes knee surgery on Monday

DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 07: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Germany reacts during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 match between Germany and Hungary at Merkur Spiel-Arena on September 07, 2024 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)


Football club Barcelona has confirmed that their first-team goalkeeper, TER STEGEN will undergo surgery following a knee injury sustained during the match against Villarreal.

In a Monday statement from the club’s website, Barcelona announced, “The Barçelona goalkeeper will undergo a surgical process on Monday following the knee injury sustained in the game against Villarreal.”

Tests have revealed the full extent of the damage. “Tests carried out on the first team player Ter Stegen confirm that he has a complete rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee.

The surgery is set for Monday afternoon, with the club promising further updates once the procedure is complete.

The injury occurred during the first half at the Estadio de la Ceramica when Ter STEGEN awkwardly landed after collecting a Villarreal cross.

“The German international was visibly in pain and was quickly replaced by INAKI PENA the club noted.

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