FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Steps Got a significant injury early in the season and lately sid him for most of it. But with its return closer, Head coach Hansi Flick gave a promising injury update on the German shotgun.
Barcelona met an unexpected setback during match day 6 against VelarrealWhen ter the ladder fell awkwardly while trying to catch a ball, cracking the patellar tendon in its right knee. The first tests suggested that the injury was able to side him throughout the season. But his progress shows encouraging signs.
On the question of Ter Stegens recovery, Flick maintained a careful approach. “When I talk to the doctors it is always private. I think it’s important to keep it confidential“Said Flick during the press conference before the match before the game against Seville.
“But what I can say is that he started training with de la Fuente (goalkeeper coach), And it’s a good next step for him, and everything is going well. He improved a lot, especially with his body, fitness, everything goes on the right path“Added girls and offered an optimistic view of Ter Steden’s rehabilitation.
Despite the battle of losing their first choice goalkeeper, Flick has managed to cover for Ter steps absence with Inaki Peña and Wojciech SzczesnyBoth have acted admirable in his place. With BarcelonaThe goalkeeper’s position well covered, ter steps can focus on his recovery without the pressure to rush back to action.
When will the steps return to the plan?
Ter steps participated in the team’s celebration of their Spanish Super Cup victory in early 2025. At that time he was asked about his recovery, and although he did not provide an exact return date, he shared an optimistic update. “My recovery is a long journey, but I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel“He said.
After suffering from the damage on September 22, Ter’s recovery is expected to take at least eight months. According to Sports worldThe His rehabilitation progresses well, and reports indicate that he could return as early as May.
Although the recovery time line is narrow, if his positive progress continues, the steps may be suitable in time to play in the last La Liga matches and could even be prepared for the 2025 Club World Cup.
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