Overview
- Barcelona said Marc-André ter Stegen left Jeddah to undergo medical tests in Barcelona and will miss the Supercopa semifinal against Athletic Bilbao.
- The club confirmed reserve goalkeeper Diego Kochen will travel to Saudi Arabia to back up the first team.
- Local reports say ter Stegen cut a training session short after about 25 minutes, with no medical details disclosed.
- The goalkeeper only recently returned from a lengthy layoff and needs regular minutes to strengthen his Germany World Cup case.
- Media continue to link a possible winter loan, including interest from Girona, though he remains under contract with Barcelona until 2028.