“I feel positive and strong” – Marc-Andre Ter Stegen issues statement after season-ending knee injury
Barcelona have been rocked by the news that Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will almost certainly miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury during Sunday's win over Villarreal at La Ceramica.
It means the Catalans will be without their captain and first-choice goalkeeper until next season, which is a major blow. In the back of the wound, Barcelona is already working to sign a replacement who competes with Inaki Pena, who is set to inherit the starting position for the rest of the campaign.
While this is going on, Ter Stegen has spoken for the first time since his injury. He thanked everyone for their support, and this also marked those who were present at La Ceramica.
“I feel really grateful to all Barça fans, teammates, rivals, clubs and friends for the support and love they have shown me since Sunday. I want to thank the supporters of Villarreal for his respect in the stadium means a lot to me. I feel positive and strong, now I'm focusing on my recovery!”
I feel really grateful to all the fans, teammates, rivals, clubs and friends of Barça for the support and love you have shown me since Sunday. I want to thank the supporters of Villarreal for their respect shown in the stadium, it means a lot to me. I feel positive and strong, now I have… pic.twitter.com/ULBFTlXtvd
— Marc ter Stegen (@mterstegen1) September 24, 2024
The absence of Ter Stegen is a big blow for Barcelona. Despite the criticism that has come to the German cap in the last 12 months, he is still one of the most important players of the club, of this there is no doubt.
