ShiTian: Telstegen s back pain has not improved, and he has not yet decided whether to perform surgery

According to World Sports, due to the continued back pain, Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen will not go to Japan and South Korea with the team. His back pain has not improved, and he has not been able to train with Joan Garcia, Szczesni and Penia. The last three goalkeepers have already practiced together on July 14. The conservative treatment that Ter Stegen is undergoing has not achieved the expected results, but he has not yet decided whether to undergo surgery. Ter Stegen was disappointed that his body could not recover, especially when Barcelona signed new goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

head coach Frick has made it clear that the main goalkeepers in the new season will be Joan Garcia and Szczesny, who have renewed their contract until 2027. In this case, Ter Stegen's injury problem has left him facing more challenges in winning the position of Germany's main goalkeeper in the 2026 World Cup.

Telstegen needs playing time to secure form, and the winter transfer window can be a good time to find new opportunities. But before that, Ter Stegen must decide whether to undergo surgery again. He could be out for four months if the surgery is chosen, which would help Barcelona make a payroll and register for Joan Garcia.