FC Barcelona is seriously planning to have its Captain Marc-André Ter Stegen operated in order to solve a recurring back problem.
The German goalkeeper is currently thinking about this decision, which could solve certain short -term problems for the Blaugrana.
Ter Stegen spent last week training in the gym, because his back pain continues to hinder him. Two options are envisaged: following a more conservative treatment based on rest and physiotherapy, or have surgery. The operation would remove him from the land for four months (as well as a possible transfer to Monaco), and Sport says that he will make his decision next week.
El Chiringuito claims that Barcelona is in favor of TER Stegen's operation, while Sport explains that the club's doctors, certain external consultants and the doctors of the German national team all advised him to have surgery. In theory, he would easily recover from the intervention, which should not lead to complications.
Ter Stegen seems determined to stay in Barcelona.
For Barcelona, this would allow him to record his replacement Joan Garcia because of the rule relating to injuries, using 80 % of his salary, and to push the problem until January. From his point of view, Ter Stegen would have the possibility of solving the problem, then would have six months to possibly be loaned and regain all its shape before the 2026 World Cup.
On the other hand, it would more or less come back to give up the place of number one, and its chances of recovering it would be slim.
FIFA could also cover costs for Barcelona
According to MD, Ter Stegen began to suffer from back problems in the Nations League matches with Germany. For long -term injuries suffered by playing for an international team, FIFA pays compensation of € 20,548 per day, and FIFA has already been informed of the injury. If Ter Stegen was to be ruled out and undergo an operation, it could cost up to 2.5 million euros at the Catalan club.
