Girona evaluating Ter Stegen injury as loan in doubt
Girona is evaluating the extent of a hamstring issue sustained by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with reports suggesting his loan from Barcelona could be terminated.
Ter Stegen joined Girona on a temporary basis earlier this month after losing his starting place with the Blaugrana to Joan Garcia, having spent almost 12 years at Barca.
The German only made one appearance for Barcelona this season, in a Copa del Rey win over Guadalajara in December, before joining its neighbours.
Ter Stegen's Girona debut came in a 1-1 draw with Getafe in LaLiga last week, with his second appearance coming in a 1-0 defeat to Real Oviedo on Sunday.
The 33 year-old – who said upon joining Girona that he hoped to represent Germany at this year's World Cup – was injured in that latter game and could reportedly miss at least two months.
Amid suggestions Girona could end Ter Stegen's loan early and look for a replacement goalkeeper on transfer deadline day, the club confirmed the nature of his injury in a statement.
"Marc-Andre ter Stegen has a left hamstring injury sustained during Saturday's match against Oviedo," Girona said. "The player will undergo additional medical tests to finalise the diagnosis and establish the prognosis."
Barca boss Hansi Flick was asked about the prospect of Ter Stegen returning to Camp Nou after Barca's 3-1 win at Elche on Sunday.
But he was unable to provide reporters with an update, saying: "I don't know anything about that. The only thing I know is that he's injured, but I don't know what will happen with him."
