Overview
- FC Girona said the thigh operation on Marc-André ter Stegen was successful and his return will depend on rehabilitation progress.
- Ter Stegen wrote on Instagram that he chose to undergo surgery and must pause for several months.
- Reports state the injury is a left-thigh muscle issue suffered after two league appearances for Girona, occurring in the match against Real Oviedo.
- He is set to miss Germany’s March friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana, with his place for the World Cup now uncertain.
- Spanish outlet Cadena SER reports Girona plans to sign free-agent Rubén Blanco, who could be registered for the Barcelona game if paperwork is completed, with expectations he would serve as third-choice behind Paulo Gazzaniga and Vladyslav Krapyvtsov.