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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barca's Ter Stegen faces three months out after back surgery
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to undergo back surgery on a long-term problem and will miss three months as a result, the Germany international said on Thursday. The Spanish champions signed Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia this summer, who is expected to become the team's first choice, with Wojciech Szczesny as back-up. "Today is a personally difficult day for me. Physically and athletically, I feel in very good shape, although unfortunately I am not free from pain," said Ter Stegen on social media network Instagram. "After intensive discussions with the FC Barcelona medical team and external experts, the quickest and safest way for me to fully recover is through back surgery. "After my last operation on my back, I returned to the pitch after 66 days-almost two months... this time, the doctors believe about three months will be necessary as a precaution, to avoid any risks." Spanish media reported Barcelona were hoping to sell Ter Stegen, 33, who signed for the club in 2014, to help register new signings Garcia and Marcus Rashford. Last summer a long-term injury to defender Andreas Christensen allowed Barcelona to use a La Liga loophole to register playmaker Dani Olmo on a temporary basis after he signed from RB Leipzig. "Emotionally, it hurts a lot not being able to support the team during this time. Fortunately, the rehabilitation is manageable and the road back is clear," continued Ter Stegen. "Don't worry -- I'll be back." rbs/gj
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jude Bellingham undergoes surgery ruling him out of FOUR England games and to miss first months of Real Madrid season
JUDE BELLINGHAM is facing up to three months out after finally undergoing shoulder surgery. The Real Madrid midfielder, 22, has been struggling with the issue for more than 18 months. 2 2 However, Euro 2024 and the Club World Cup delayed him going under the knife. But following Madrid's semi-final exit to PSG at the US tournament last week, England star Bellingham has had "successful surgery". And he is now "beginning a period of rehabilitation", according to the Spanish club. It means that Bellingham might not play again until October. If that is the case, the former Borussia Dortmund man will miss the start of the LaLiga season He could sit out England's next four games too. Those include three World Cup qualifiers AND September's home friendly with Wales. Bellingham will also be unavailable for the first four rounds of the Champions League starting in September. The ace is entering his third season at the Bernabeu following an £88million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2023. He netted 23 goals across 42 games in his first season as Real scooped a LaLiga and Champions League double under Carlo Ancelotti. But both Bellingham and his club ended up empty-handed this term. His goal output was significantly lower with just 15 strikes too, despite playing more matches with 58 appearances.
