FC Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Villarreal last night appears to have been a hollow triumph for the Blaugranes. Despite putting on a fantastic display and scoring goals frequently, they saw their captain and goalkeeper visibly hurt and leave the field at the end of the first half.
Ter Stegen’s reactions immediately following the injury were indicative of the complexity of the situation and its potential consequences for him. The goalie may miss several months of action due to a torn patellar tendon, according to tests conducted later on in his recovery.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Ter Stegen will have surgery this afternoon on Monday, according to the most recent information on the German goalie’s condition. The goalie wants to get well as soon as possible because the report also states that the patellar tendon in his right leg is entirely torn.
The goalie will have surgery today, FC Barcelona has also announced in an official statement. The team will give another update after the procedure is finished.
Ter Stegen will have to miss nearly the whole season due to his operation, which will keep him out of action for the next seven to eight months.
Following the injury, the German was taken to the Vithas Castellon Hospital, having been brought there from La Ceramica during the second half of Barcelona against Villarreal. Later, he drove back to Barcelona alone, without the team, in a wheelchair and with his right leg elevated.
He underwent additional testing this morning at the Ciutat Esportiva medical center, and the condition of his leg ultimately led to the decision to proceed with the surgery.
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