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Ter Stegen’s hamstring surgery puts World Cup participation at risk
Ter Stegen's surgery follows a left hamstring injury in his second Girona match, raising doubts about his World Cup starting role amid competition from Oliver Baumann.
- On Wednesday, Girona announced Marc-Andre ter Stegen will undergo surgery Friday on his left hamstring, with a return timetable to be determined after the operation.
- The hamstring injury was confirmed earlier this week after Marc-Andre ter Stegen's second match since joining Girona on loan from FC Barcelona, where he lost his starting spot to Joan García.
- Last week he helped Girona earn a 1-1 draw against Getafe in his debut, while Girona currently sits 12th place in La Liga.
- Selection pressure rises as injuries have restricted Marc-Andre ter Stegen to just a handful of games in the last 15 months, intensifying competition from Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann for Germany national team.
- Looking ahead to the June 11 tournament, Girona confirmed Marc-Andre ter Stegen will undergo surgery Friday, affecting his World Cup chances.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen's chances of playing in the World Cup are looking increasingly slim. Although the German goalkeeper's club Girona has yet to set a timetable for his recovery, the announcement of surgery for the 33-year-old does not bode well. This further fuels the debate about Germany's goalkeeping position at the World Cup.
The German gate, loaned to Girona by FC Barcelona, injured the ischio-legs and will have to undergo a new operation that could compromise its chances of participating in the World 2026.
Is Manuel Neuer needed in the DFB team after Marc-André ter Stegen has to undergo another surgery? The opinions differ.
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Ter Stegen's hamstring surgery puts World Cup participation at risk
Injured Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will undergo surgery Friday on his left hamstring, putting his chances of playing at the World Cup in doubt.
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