"FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, currently on loan at Girona, has suffered a serious thigh injury, as confirmed earlier today. The German international signed for the Montilivi outfit only a week or so ago, having fallen down the pecking order under Hansi Flick at Barça. One of the main reasons behind Ter Stegen's move to Girona was his desire to get regular minutes so that he could go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper."
"However, now, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, Ter Stegen's participation in the World Cup later this year could be in danger. The thigh injury that the 33-year-old shot-stopper has suffered is understood to be pretty serious and could sideline him for a prolonged period. In fact, a report from RAC1 suggests that Ter Stegen could be out of action for as long as three to four months."
"Once that is done, talks will be held between all parties, including Barcelona, to discuss Ter Stegen's next move, with a potential return to Camp Nou not being ruled out. This development comes as a bitter blow for the goalkeeper, who had already missed almost the entirety of the first half of the season after undergoing back surgery during the summer transfer window."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on loan at Girona and has suffered a serious thigh injury that could be prolonged. The injury may sideline him for three to four months, putting his chances of being Germany's first-choice goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup at risk. Additional medical examinations are planned to assess the full extent of the injury. Once assessments conclude, Barcelona and other parties will hold talks to determine his next move, and a return to Camp Nou is not ruled out. Ter Stegen had missed most of the first half of the season after summer back surgery and made two appearances for Girona.
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