Barcelona Goalkeeper Ter Stegen Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen underwent a successful surgery on Monday to repair a complete rupture of his right patella tendon. The injury occurred during Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday.
The surgery was performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau under the supervision of Barcelona’s medical staff. The club has stated that ter Stegen’s recovery timeline will determine his return to action.
The German international is expected to be out for at least seven months, significantly impacting Barcelona’s season. His absence will be felt in both La Liga and the Champions League, where they face Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in crucial matches.