Ter Stegen's Journey: From Barcelona to Girona

Marc-André ter Stegen, the German goalkeeper, has sustained an injury after joining Girona from Barcelona. Ter Stegen aims to regain his form and potential to enhance his prospects of being Germany's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup. Girona announced further tests for a conclusive diagnosis.

German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a left hamstring injury shortly after joining Girona on loan from Barcelona. The injury was confirmed following his second match with Girona, raising concerns about his recovery timeline.

Girona announced that Ter Stegen will undergo additional tests to determine the severity of the injury. The 33-year-old's recent games have been crucial, as he aims to secure a spot as Germany's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup. In his debut match for Girona, he helped the team secure a 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Despite the setback, his temporary move to Girona is seen as a strategic step to revive his career, after limited playing opportunities at Barcelona. Girona, currently placed 12th in La Liga, hopes for Ter Stegen's speedy recovery to bolster their campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)