Girona boss issues update on Barcelona loanee’s injury – ‘He’s off our radar’ | OneFootball

The injury suffered by Marc-Andre ter Stegen during his loan spell has become an unexpected setback for both the player and Girona.

Notably, the German goalkeeper joined Girona during the January transfer window in search of regular playing time. 

After spending long periods without consistent minutes at Barcelona, the move was seen as an opportunity for him to regain rhythm and strengthen his chances of being part of Germany’s squad for the upcoming World Cup this summer.

However, his plans were quickly interrupted.

What happened to Ter Stegen?

Ter Stegen suffered a serious hamstring injury during Girona’s match against Real Oviedo in mid-February. 

The diagnosis confirmed that the problem was significant enough to require surgery, forcing the goalkeeper to step away from action for a considerable period.

Following the injury, the player returned to Barcelona’s medical facilities, where he underwent the required operation. 

Ter Stegen underwent surgery. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Initial assessments suggest that the recovery process could keep him out for approximately two months.

The injury was a difficult moment for the experienced goalkeeper, who had decided to leave Barcelona temporarily in order to secure more playing time during a crucial stage of the season.

Michel’s response

Ahead of Girona’s upcoming La Liga match against Athletic Club, Michel was asked about the situation surrounding Ter Stegen and how it affects the team.

While addressing the topic during his press conference, the Girona manager explained,

“Right now, I don’t know how his recovery is going. We spoke after the surgery, and he’s recovering in Barcelona. 

“He’s asked to come here at some point, but I don’t know the status of his injury or his recovery. Everything went well. 

“He’s an injured player who’s off our radar. That’s why I don’t have any information about his recovery,” he admitted.

Source: SPORT