INJURED: This is how the FC Barcelona infirmary looks after Ter Stegen's injury

Injuries continue to plague FC Barcelona's season. As of today, the Blaugrana squad has seven players with physical problems that prevent them from being part of Hansi Flick's squad. While some players are facing the final stretch of their recoveries and could return to the first team in the coming weeks, a key player like Ter Stegen is set to miss the rest of the season. At FCBN we review the situation of these players:

Marc-André Ter Stegen

The German goalkeeper is the latest to join the Blaugrana infirmary. The player suffered a serious injury to his right knee in the match on Sunday, September 22 against Villarreal at La Cerámica. After a bad fall while fighting for an aerial ball, the German was left lying on the grass of the 'groguet' home ground with obvious signs of pain. The medical services removed him from the field on a stretcher and, pending official confirmation, everything indicates that he has said goodbye to the campaign.

Dani Olmo

Dani Olmo had to be substituted from the match between Girona and FC Barcelona (1-4) at Montilivi in ​​the 21st minute after feeling a 'prick' in his right thigh. Medical studies determined that the player from Egar has a tear of the femoral biceps of his right leg, with an estimated time out of action of between four and five weeks. He is not expected back until mid-October, missing about eight matches.

Fermín López

Fermín López suffered a hard 'blow' in his recovery process. The player from Huelva suffered a new injury to his right leg in his first training session after the setback suffered with the Spanish under-21 team in his left thigh. His return to the pitch was expected at the end of September, but after this inconvenience he will be out for three more weeks, so his return could occur after the international break in October.

Marc Bernal

Marc Bernal's is, along with Ter Stegen's, the most discouraging case of all. The midfielder suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and an associated injury to the external meniscus, which occurred at the end of the match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona (1-2) on matchday three of LaLiga EA Sports. That physical setback required corrective surgery, the recovery of which is estimated to take 12 months. Therefore, he is not expected to return for the 2024/25 season, returning foreseeably for the start of the 2025/26 campaign.

Andreas Christensen

Andreas Christensen, despite having participated in FC Barcelona's first match of the 2024/25 season in LaLiga EA Sports, suffered a tendinopathy in his left Achilles on August 24. It is estimated that this ailment will require a recovery time of two to four months. Therefore, in the best possible scenario, he could return in mid-October, although the club expects his return at the end of the year.

Ronald Araújo

Ronald Araújo suffered a hamstring injury in his right thigh with the Uruguay national team in the match against Brazil in the Copa América 2024. After undergoing surgery on July 22, a recovery period of four months was estimated. Therefore, he is not expected to return until the end of the year or even early next year.

Frenkie de Jong

For his part, Frenkie de Jong is facing the final stretch of his recovery process. The Dutchman is already training with the group after having been out of action for five months after suffering a severe grade II sprain in his right ankle and Barça expect his return in the coming weeks. In fact, if everything goes according to plan, in the matches against Osasuna next weekend or Young Boys on the second day of the Champions League he could once again wear the Barça shirt.

Pablo Gavi

Finally, Barça could count on Gavi sooner rather than later. The sensations with the '6', who suffered an injury similar to Bernal's, are increasingly better, even overcoming stages of his recovery better than expected, returning to training with the rest of the group about 10 days ago. The return of the Andalusian, with luck and optimism, could occur before the international break in October. However, the Blaugrana team will handle his return with great patience and without any rush.