FC Barcelona’s German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is suffering from back pain and will undergo surgery, the Catalan club have announced.

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will undergo back surgery and miss two months

Barcelona, ​​who are third in La Liga, have not specified how long the German will be out for, but Spanish media have suggested he could be unavailable for up to two months.

“In the coming days, Ter Stegen will undergo an operation to treat lower back pain. The length of his absence will depend on his progress.” This is stated in the press release of Barcelona.

Ter Stegen last played on November 12 (2:1 against Alaves), since then Inaki Peña has been in goal for the Catalans (in two league matches and one Champions League match).

“After intensive discussions with the club’s medical team and various experts, we decided to proceed with the operation. I am saddened by this absence, but it is the right decision to be able to return in the best conditions for my club and the national team (Germany)” – Marc-André Ter Stegenwho played in 17 games this season, on X (formerly Twitter).

Barcelona are looking for a temporary replacement for Ter Stegen, and daily Sport have revealed some of the names that will be on the Catalans’ list: Roman Burki (St Louis City, MLS), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Yassin Bounu (Al Hilal). ), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham), Kasper Schmeichel (Anderlecht), Keylor Navas (PSG), Timo Horn, Sergio Asenjo and David De Gea (contract expired).