Girona Confirm Ter Stegen Hamstring Surgery as Multi-Month Layoff Puts World Cup in Doubt

Overview

• Ter Stegen will undergo surgery on Friday for a left hamstring injury sustained in his second Girona appearance against Real Oviedo, with the recovery timeline to be set after the operation.
• Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said the goalkeeper will be out until at least April and will miss March friendlies, urging that he recover without added pressure.
• In an Instagram statement, Ter Stegen called the setback “especially tough,” confirmed his decision to have surgery, and vowed to return.
• Girona sporting director Quique Carcel labeled the injury a “tragedy,” said the club will seek a free‑agent goalkeeper, and indicated Ter Stegen remains under contract to recover with them.
• Reporting suggests his World Cup prospects have dimmed considerably, with former goalkeeper Rene Adler highlighting Oliver Baumann as the likely Germany No. 1.