TER STEGEN WILL UNDERGO SURGERY TODAY!
OFFICIAL! FC Barcelona confirms worst-case scenario regarding Ter Stegen's knee injury
Published:23/09/2024 - 13:11h
Updated:23/09/2024 - 14:07h
Unfortunate news for FC Barcelona. The club has confirmed through a statement the terrible injury that affects Marc-André ter Stegen, which consists of a complete rupture of the patellar tendon of the right knee and, according to forecasts, will keep him away from the courts for the rest of the season
The worst-case scenario has been confirmed regarding the injury of Marc-André ter Stegen, who suffered a serious knee injury in the match last Sunday between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF (1-5) at the Estadio de La Cerámica. From the outset, the setback seemed severe, and the club, after conducting the necessary examinations on Monday morning, announced through its social media that the player has suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon.
❗ MEDICAL STATEMENT
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) September 23, 2024
▶ Marc ter Stegen has a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee. This afternoon he will undergo surgical treatment. A new medical report will be provided after the intervention pic.twitter.com/IB539Xqq0y
According to the statement issued by the Catalan team, Ter Stegen will undergo surgery this same Monday, September 23. Currently, the club has not provided an exact estimate of the recovery time, but it is speculated that 'MATS' could miss between seven and eight months of competition, which would mean bidding farewell to the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
