Barcelona's Ter Stegen Out for Season After Knee Surgery

The goalkeeper suffered a complete rupture of his patella tendon during Barcelona's 5-1 victory over Villarreal, leading to potential long-term challenges for the team.

Marc-André ter Stegen's injury occurred just before halftime when his right knee buckled after jumping for a ball.
The injury is a complete rupture of the patella tendon, requiring surgery and sidelining him for at least eight months.
Barcelona is considering signing a free-agent goalkeeper to replace Ter Stegen, with Keylor Navas among the potential candidates.
Iñaki Peña, Ter Stegen's deputy, is expected to fill in temporarily but has a mixed performance record from last season.
Germany's national team coach Julian Nagelsmann also faces challenges in replacing Ter Stegen, with limited experienced options available.