Barcelona’s Ter Stegen undergoes back surgery: recovery timeframes under review

Barcelona has issued an official statement about the physical state of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen following his recent back surgery.

The club confirmed, “First team player Marc ter Stegen has successfully undergone surgery for problems with his lower back. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Amélie Léglise under the supervision of the Club’s Medical Services at the Bordeaux Merignac Sports Clinic. He is resting, and his recovery will determine his availability.”

The statement from Barcelona, while assuring that the operation was a success, did not specify a timeline for Ter Stegen’s potential return to the pitch.

The German goalkeeper’s recovery progress remains a crucial factor, given his significant role in the team’s defence. Hence, the details about his recuperation and availability would be highly anticipated by the team and the fans.