Ter Stegen Aims for Season Comeback After Knee Injury

FC Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen hopes to return to the field this season following surgery for a patellar tendon tear.

Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a patellar tendon tear last month and underwent surgery, sidelining him for several months.
Despite the severity of his injury, ter Stegen is optimistic about returning to training by the end of the year.
DFB-Sportdirektor Rudi Völler visited ter Stegen, which the goalkeeper appreciated as a sign of support and recognition.
During his absence, Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel are expected to fill in as goalkeepers for the German national team.
Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann confirms ter Stegen remains the first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup.