"The 33-year-old goalkeeper had only recently returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but suffered a fresh setback. Ter Stegen was unable to complete Tuesday's session in Jeddah and, after consulting the medical staff, the club decided that the most prudent course of action was for him to return immediately to Barcelona to undergo tests. An official update on his condition could arrive at some point today."
"Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Kochen has already arrived at Barcelona's team hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was welcomed by Hansi Flick himself and joined the squad for lunch. The Barça Atletic goalkeeper will fill the vacancy left by Ter Stegen, who is back in Catalonia to undergo medical tests. Kochen served as the Barça first-team's third-choice goalkeeper for most of the season when Ter Stegen was sidelined."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a training injury in Jeddah and was unable to complete the session, prompting an immediate return to Barcelona for medical tests. The 33-year-old had only recently recovered from a lengthy spell on the sidelines and is understood to have knee discomfort that is not serious. Diego Kochen flew to Jeddah to join the squad as Ter Stegen's replacement, arrived at the team hotel, and joined the team for lunch after being welcomed by Hansi Flick. Kochen previously served as the first-team's third-choice goalkeeper and will provide cover while Joan Garcia starts and Wojciech Szczesny acts as No. 2. The injury raises doubts about any potential loan move for Ter Stegen until the end of the season.
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