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Barça goalkeeper, Ter Stegen, faces return to bench following his recent return.

Barcelona needs Ter Stegen back on the bench after his comeback.

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Goalkeeper Ter Stegen resumes play, but is relegated to the bench following his return. Image...
Goalkeeper Ter Stegen resumes play, but is relegated to the bench following his return. Image provided.

FC Barcelona: Stegen's Comeback Bench Stint After Successful Return

Goalkeeper Ter Stegen needs to reclaim his spot on the Barcelona bench following his recent return. - Barça goalkeeper, Ter Stegen, faces return to bench following his recent return.

Hey there! Let's dive into some footie news. German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is back on the field for FC Barcelona, yet he's got to sit on the bench for the next couple of games. Here's the deets!

After leading the Catalans to a 2:1 victory over bottom side Real Valladolid, coach Hansi Flick announced the rotation plans for the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan (3:3 in the first leg) and the potential Clásico in the Spanish championship against Real Madrid at home. Stepping up as the starting keeper will be Wojciech Szczęsny, with Ter Stegen taking a breather. Flick stated, "That's our plan."

Ter Stegen tore his patellar tendon in his right knee in the league match against Villareal on September 22. The team brought in Szczęsny, who had, by the way, retired from his career last summer. But don't fret, the 35-year-old showcased his skills against Valladolid, shining with two saves, despite letting in a deflected shot in the sixth minute.

Flick was quick to praise Ter Stegen, stating, "He showed how good he is." Ter Stegen himself took to Instagram, writing, "3 points in Valladolid," and "Happy to be back on the field with the team," after his successful return.

Since Ter Stegen's comeback should also please German coach Julian Nagelsmann, as the prepares for the Nations League final four tournament in June in Munich and Stuttgart. Nagelsmann may potentially weigh Ter Stegen, who he's declared as his number one goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup after Manuel Neuer’s resignation, for this tournament.

So there you have it! Keep an eye on Ter Stegen's progress as he finds his footing back on the pitch, and don't miss the upcoming matches against Inter Milan and Real Madrid.Football Championship, Germany, Hansi Flick, Comeback, Marc-André ter Stegen, FC Barcelona,

  • Enrichment Data: Upon his return from a lengthy layoff due to a patellar tendon injury, Marc-André ter Stegen made his first appearance for FC Barcelona in over six months against Real Valladolid in a La Liga match. Coach Hansi Flick noted that Ter Stegen looked sharp during training sessions and planned a rotation strategy with him and Wojciech Szczęsny for key upcoming matches.
  1. Marc-André ter Stegen's comeback after his lengthy layoff due to a patellar tendon injury was showcased in a La Liga match for FC Barcelona against Real Valladolid.
  2. In the upcoming Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan and the potential Clásico in the Spanish championship against Real Madrid, Hansi Flick has planned a rotation strategy with Ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczęsny.
  3. German coach Julian Nagelsmann, preparing for the Nations League final four tournament in June in Munich and Stuttgart, may potentially consider Ter Stegen for the tournament due to his comeback for FC Barcelona.
  4. Ter Stegen had to retire from German national team after Manuel Neuer’s resignation, but Nagelsmann declared him as his number one goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup.
  5. As the coach of EC countries, Hansi Flick noted Ter Stegen's sharp performances during training sessions and commended his return to the field.

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