Marc-André ter Stegen is seriously considering the possibility of undergoing surgery again as the back issues that have prevented him from training with his teammates this week are not improving. The goalkeeper has not yet made a final decision as he wants to have more medical opinions on the matter, but the possibility is on the table.
According to the sports news Ter Stegen underwent surgery in 2023 for lumbar problems that sidelined him for three months. The previous season, he also had surgery again after an injury he sustained last September in Villarreal. This time it was not a back issue, but the patellar tendon in his right knee. From that moment on, he could not return to play until three matches before the end of the championship.
Competition
Now the possibility of surgery returns due to back problems. And this comes at a very complicated moment for the player after Barcelona has signed Joan García and a great competition has arisen in goal. The club was betting on a departure for the goalkeeper, while Ter Stegen had already publicly stated that he did not intend to leave Barcelona.
Now the scenario changes radically if the German finally has to undergo surgery, as that would mean a considerable amount of time off. And then the club game could use a resource that has already been common in other injury cases, which is not registering the goalkeeper.
Generate ‘Fair Play’
This would mean that the club would generate ‘Fair Play’ since they would save the salary of the goalkeeper while he is injured. And this is an important amount because the German earns over 15 million gross salary per season. They did this last season with Christensen and Ter Stegen himself with their long-term injuries.
