New Injury: Marc-André Ter Stegen
In the hours previous to the match against Athletic Bilbao, the German goalkeeper left the training camp due to an unspecified injury.
A new injury affecting ter Stegen
An unspecified injury affecting the Barcelona goalkeeper leaves him out of the squad for the Spanish Super Cup match in Saudi Arabia.
The 33-year-old German goalkeeper was undergoing a period of recovery due to back problems. Ter Stegen had been considering joining Girona in an attempt to make up for lost time on loan deal with the other Catalonian team.
Possible call-up for the World Cup
Marc-André ter Stegen's efforts to return to the pitch and his interest in getting more playing time could be due to the goalkeeper's desire to be part of the German squad for this summer's World Cup.
Analysis of the situation
The German goalkeeper recently played in a match against Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey and was in positive talks with Girona FC about joining the Catalan club on loan.
His return to the pitch and the possibility of a move to Girona depend entirely on the level of ter Stegen's physical recovery, as well as how quickly he can get back to his normal training routine.
Upcoming matches
At the moment, the Barcelona goalkeeper will not be available for the match against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup, as he has withdrawn from the team's training camp in Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, the medical tests to be carried out in the coming days will be vital in determining the future of the German player's career, both his possible appearance in a match with Barcelona and the future of a possible loan to Girona, and ultimately his call-up for the World Cup to be held this summer.
