"Marc-André ter Stegen will not feature in the Spanish Supercopa after suffering a physical issue during FC Barcelona's training session in Jeddah on Tuesday. The goalkeeper left the session around 25 minutes early and has returned to Barcelona for further assessment. In response, the club has called up Diego Kochen, who is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia immediately and be available for the remainder of the tournament."
"Those remarks demonstrate the difficult position Ter Stegen currently occupies. After recovering from a serious knee injury sustained last season, the 33-year-old returned to fitness only to find that the club's plans had shifted. Joan García has been identified as the preferred starter for this campaign, and with Wojciech Szczęsny renewed and trusted by Flick, Ter Stegen's opportunities have been limited."
Marc-André ter Stegen left training early in Jeddah with a physical issue and has returned to Barcelona for further assessment. Diego Kochen has been called up and is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia to be available for the remainder of the Supercopa. Joan García is the first-choice goalkeeper for the campaign. No players have asked to leave during the January transfer window. Ter Stegen returned from a serious knee injury last season but has featured only once this season, limiting his chances for a regular Germany role. Tensions with the club have grown, including the captaincy being removed after disputes over medical documentation.
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