Ter Stegen Undergoes Successful Surgery at Girona With Return Timeline Unclear

Overview

• Girona said the operation on Marc-André ter Stegen’s thigh/hamstring injury was successful and that his availability will depend on rehabilitation progress.
• Ter Stegen wrote on social media that he expects to be sidelined "for several months."
• Spanish reports indicate a layoff of at least two months, with a potential return not expected before April at the earliest.
• Girona have reached an agreement to sign free agent Rubén Blanco for the rest of the season, setting up competition with Paulo Gazzaniga, with Vladyslav Krapyvtsov as the third option.
• The goalkeeper was hurt in his second match after a loan move from Barcelona, and his participation in Germany’s March friendlies is now in serious doubt as coach Julian Nagelsmann has stressed regular playing time for the No. 1 role.