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Marc-André ter Stegen has shared his difficult journey after a major knee injury earlier this season. He talked about feeling responsible for FC Barcelona and its fans during this hard time.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On September 22, 2024, Ter Stegen got badly hurt during Barcelona’s 5-1 win over Villarreal. He tore the tendon in his right knee and needed immediate surgery and a long recovery. Ter Stegen said, “When I got hurt, I felt like I let the club and fans down… because I was playing my best.” Before the injury, he was playing great and helping the team under new coach Hansi Flick. With Ter Stegen out, the team has relied on Wojciech Szczęsny, who came out of retirement, and Iñaki Peña.
THE BIG PICTURE
Even without Ter Stegen, Barcelona has been doing well, where they are still unbeaten in 2025 and leading in LaLiga. They are also doing well in the Champions League. Szczęsny’s experience has helped and the team can finish the season with 4 trophies, but Ter Stegen’s leadership and key saves are missed. Before his injury, he was crucial for Barça, being strong in goal and consistent. His words show his love for the team and his role as captain. Luckily, his recovery is going well, and there’s hope he’ll return before the season ends.
WHAT NEXT?
Ter Stegen hopes to come back in May, possibly during Barcelona’s last LaLiga games or a Champions League match. For now, he keeps recovering at the Ciutat Esportiva training center while his teammates get ready for a big Champions League quarterfinal in Dortmund against Borussia where the Catalans lead 4-0 after the first leg. If he returns, it would really help Barcelona as they try to win titles in Spain and Europe. It would also show again that he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
