Ter Stegen Exits Squad Before Semifinal but Remains Optimistic

Injury Update Prior to Semifinal Match

The German goalkeeper had to exit the team ahead of their semifinal victory against Athletic Bilbao due to a strain he suffered during practice.

Recovery and Future Plans

Despite the setback, he has confirmed that after undergoing scans, he will be returning to Saudi Arabia to prepare for the upcoming final against Real Madrid.

In a message on his official Instagram account, Ter Stegen expressed his positivity: “Everything is fine. I had a morning session in Barcelona, and now I’m heading back to Jeddah to rejoin the squad.”