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4 days ago
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Barcelona midfielder's recovery progressing well, return set for September
Barcelona youngster Marc Bernal continues to make steady progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury, but his return to the pitch is not expected until September. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the 18-year-old midfielder is working hard in training but will not be rushed back into action. Bernal suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, along with damage to his external meniscus, during Barcelona's league clash against Rayo Vallecano on 27 August 2024. Weeks later, he underwent surgery and was given a 12-month recovery plan. Despite returning to full training intensity, the club's medical staff and coaches have decided to follow a cautious approach. The plan is to have Bernal back in competitive action after the first international break in September, targeting the La Liga fixture against Valencia. This would mark almost exactly one year since his operation. Taking no risks with his return Marc Bernal could return in September. (Photo by) The decision to wait until September is not due to any setback in Bernal's recovery. On the contrary, his rehabilitation has gone smoothly, and he has shown no signs of complications. However, Barcelona's approach follows the advice of top specialists in sports medicine, who recommend that young players recovering from knee injuries take their time before returning. Experts believe that for players still developing physically, a slower and more careful rehabilitation process reduces the risk of long-term damage and improves the chances of a full recovery. This approach is becoming more common in elite football, especially with injuries as serious as an ACL tear. For Barcelona, Bernal is a valuable talent for the future, and the club is willing to wait a few extra weeks to ensure he returns in peak condition. While fans may be eager to see him back on the pitch, the focus remains on protecting his long-term career and avoiding any risk of recurrence.
France 24
07-08-2025
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- France 24
Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captain's armband
"As a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against player Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and until such proceedings are definitively resolved, the club... has decided to temporarily remove him as captain of the first football team," Barca said in a statement. They said vice-captain Ronald Araujo, a Uruguayan defender, would take over. According to local media, the dispute centres on 33-year-old Ter Stegen's refusal to cooperate with an attempt to have him classified by La Liga as a long-term injury case, which would allow the club to deduct part of his pay from their official wage bill. With the new Liga season approaching, Barcelona are again struggling to satisfy Spanish financial fair play rules. If they cannot, they may not be able to register new players. The club plans to partly reopen its expensively renovated Camp Nou stadium this month. After two seasons marred by injury, Ter Stegen decided to undergo back surgery at the end of July. He has refused to sign a form releasing his medical data to La Liga, preventing Barcelona's attempt to have him officially declared a long-term absentee. His place is under threat from one of the summer signings, 24-year-old Joan Garcia, and 35-year-old Wojciech Szczesny, the Polish veteran who has been rewarded with a contract extension for taking over during last season's Liga title-winning campaign. The German goalkeeper, the last remaining member of Luis Enrique's 2015 European champion team, faces heavy penalties under La Liga regulations, including the termination of his contract.
