Barcelonas Deco Addresses Ter Stegen Situation: This Wasnt Our Intent
Ter Stegen Faces Lengthy Injury Layoff
A Challenging Setback for Girona’s Keeper
On-loan goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, currently with Girona, has sustained a thigh injury that is expected to keep him out of action for approximately two to three months.
Reaction from Deco
Girona’s sporting director, Deco, expressed his disappointment regarding the situation, stating, “He unfortunately suffered an injury, and we are very disheartened. He was performing well and had an outstanding debut with Girona.”
Deco emphasized the team’s hopes for ter Stegen, saying, “We truly did not want this to happen, especially for his benefit. Marc needed to accumulate match experience, but things did not go as we had hoped.”
He further mentioned, “The specifics of his recovery plan are still being determined. It will be resolved medically, with the doctors from both Girona and Barcelona making the necessary assessments.”