GIRONA, Spain (AP) – Girona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s left hamstring injury was confirmed Monday after his second match since joining from fellow Catalan club Barcelona.
Girona said Ter Stegen will undergo further tests to confirm the diagnosis and establish a recovery schedule.
Ter Stegen, 33, was sent on loan to Girona after losing his starting place to Joao Garcia. He helped Girona to a 1-1 draw with Getafe in his debut for the club last week. Girona lost 1-0 to Oviedo on Saturday due to injuries.
This loan move could increase Ter Stegen’s chances of becoming Germany’s starting goalkeeper. world cup Injuries have limited him to only a handful of games over the past 15 months.
This season he played just once for Barcelona, and that was Third division match against Guadalajara At last month’s Copa del Rey.
Girona are placed 12th in La Liga.
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