Barcelona’s goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is set to undergo surgery for a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee, the club announced on Monday. The injury occurred during Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday, September 22, 2024, when Ter Stegen fell awkwardly before half-time and had to be stretchered off the field.
The 32-year-old German international, who also serves as Barcelona’s captain, faces the possibility of missing the remainder of the season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, commenting after the match, expressed concern over the severity of the injury, but refrained from discussing potential replacements for Ter Stegen. Inaki Pena, who came on to replace him, is expected to fill in for the time being.
This injury follows Ter Stegen’s recent Nations League appearances for Germany, where he took over following the international retirement of Manuel Neuer. Barcelona is awaiting further updates following his surgery.
