Injury Concern for Ter Stegen

On-loan goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen from Barcelona is expected to be sidelined for 1-2 months due to injury, putting his position in the German World Cup squad at risk.

Ter Stegen’s Statement

In a heartfelt message released last night, Ter Stegen shared his feelings about the situation:

“I know many of you don’t know me personally, so I want to let you in on something important.”

“I consider myself a positive person, and that attitude has helped me through various challenges, but this particular situation is proving to be quite difficult for me.”

“Last weekend, I faced the worst-case scenario: I sustained an injury during the match. Just as I arrived in Girona, I was met with incredible kindness and warmth, and I was genuinely excited to be part of the team and contribute towards our shared goal.”

“Now, I’ve had to completely change my role, but my support for the team remains unwavering. This isn’t just about a group of talented players and coaches; it truly feels like family, and I have felt their support since the start.”

“As athletes, our greatest joy comes from competing—training hard and playing matches. Sadly, I will need to put that aside for the next few months as I have chosen to undergo surgery.”

“I promise I will come back stronger.”