Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen may have surgical procedure and is going through a protracted spell on the sidelines after a “full rupture” of a tendon in his proper knee on Sunday.
The 32-year-old Germany worldwide was injured in a 5-1 win over Villarreal after falling awkwardly after accumulating a cross.
“Now we have to simply accept it,” stated coach Hansi Flick. “It’s not straightforward. It was an accident.”
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann had made Ter Stegen first alternative after Manuel Neuer retired after Euro 2024.
“The information of Marc’s harm was an enormous shock for us,” Nagelsmann stated.
“We within the nationwide crew are going to overlook him on and off the sector. We want Marc all the very best for the operation and a fast restoration. We’ll all the time be there for him on his method again.”