Follow usMarc-Andre ter Stegen continues to be the main concern of Barcelona’s medical staff. He continues to feel discomfort in his back, which prevented him from taking part in the last matches against Rayo Vallecano, Porto and Atlético Madrid.
Although the option of undergoing pain-relieving surgery was on the table, the German wanted to explore all options before undergoing the procedure.
In the end, Ter Stegen decided to undergo the operation, knowing that it was the best solution to end the pain. The hope is that the German international will return to action in the decisive phase of the season.
“Ter Stegen will undergo surgery this week to address the lumbar problems he is presenting. At the end of the intervention, a new medical opinion will be provided.”, they said.
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