Overview
- girona confirmed the goalkeeper suffered a left hamstring injury against Real Oviedo, with final examinations pending.
- initial timelines reported by Cadena SER and others suggest roughly two months out, while some outlets warn a possible tear could extend recovery and even require surgery.
- barcelona and girona are discussing whether to end the loan so barcelona can oversee rehabilitation, though Mundo Deportivo reports there is no contractual provision for an early return.
- girona are exploring an emergency goalkeeping addition before the transfer window closes in case the layoff is prolonged.
- the setback threatens ter Stegen’s push for germany minutes in March and puts his 2026 World Cup prospects under fresh scrutiny.