Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen's recovery progress is deemed promising by coach Flick
Barcelona's goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, has made a significant step in his recovery as he returns to training following a knee injury. The German shot-stopper, who sustained a rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee during Barcelona's 5-1 victory over Villarreal in September, is now back on the pitch, much to the relief of coach Hansi Flick.
Flick expressed optimism regarding Ter Stegen's recovery, stating that everything is on the right track. The coach also mentioned that Ter Stegen has improved a lot in his recovery process. However, the exact timeline for Ter Stegen's return to full fitness remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from three to five months.
As Ter Stegen continues his recovery, Barcelona will face a challenging match against Sevilla at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. Flick is aware of the difficulty of the encounter, emphasising that every game starts from scratch. Despite the challenge, the team is going into the match with fresh legs, with Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Inigo Martinez returning from injury and available for selection.
Barca's victory against Sevilla would maintain pressure on leaders Real Madrid, who are four points ahead of the Catalan giants. Real Madrid faces Atletico Madrid on Saturday, providing an opportunity for Barcelona to close the gap.
In a positive development, Wojciech Szczesny, who came out of retirement to deputise for Ter Stegen while he was injured, has been instrumental in maintaining Barcelona's form. The team has been playing well lately, creating many chances in recent games.
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen is expected to undergo back surgery, which could keep him sidelined for approximately three months. However, medical sources suggest a more cautious estimate, warning that recovery could last four to five months, complicating Barça's plans for the season and possibly affecting their registration and transfer strategies.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Ter Stegen's return, Flick is focused on maintaining the team's style of play. He emphasised the importance of playing with their own style, aiming for a third consecutive LaLiga win.
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- Ter Stegen's recovery from his knee injury, sustained during a game in the European leagues, could take between three to five months, according to medical sources, affecting Barça's transfer strategies. [Source 4]
- Flick's focus remains on maintaining Barcelona's style of play in sports like football, even though Ter Stegen's recovery from fitness-and-exercise regimens and health-and-wellness programs related to his knee injury remains uncertain.
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