Shitian reported that Ter Stegen confirmed that he would undergo back surgery and was expected to be on standby for three months.

German goalkeeper Ter Stegen announced on social media that he is about to undergo surgery to solve the back problems that have long troubled him. He expects the recovery period to be about three months, but the specific time needs to be further determined after the operation. Ter Stegen will be again presided over by French doctor Amelle Leglis, who had given him a similar treatment two years ago. The specific postoperative rehabilitation plan will be announced after the operation is completed.

Given that Ter Stegen had undergone surgery on the same part before, it is generally believed that the recovery process may be longer than last time. In response, Jordan Aldevoll, a member of the La Liga Medical Committee and has worked in the medical department of the Barcelona Club for 16 years, agreed.

Although not explicitly pointing out the specific return time of Ter Stegen, Aldevoll emphasized the importance of goalkeeper's position to back health in an interview with Catalonia: "The goalkeeper needs to bend over and stretch his torso frequently, and they have to do more spins than other players. In addition, goalkeepers often need to make sudden body twists, which poses a greater challenge to the spine and back muscles. Therefore, it is foreseeable that Ter Stegen's recovery process will be more complicated."

Barcelona has not yet contacted the La Liga Medical Committee on this matter to discuss the long-term injury report on Ter Stegen. He also mentioned that due to his past relationship with Barcelona, he would not participate in the vote to decide how long the Ter Stegen was suspended. The final decision will be based on all relevant medical reports, including information provided by Dr. Leglis and Club Barcelona, and will be jointly negotiated by all members of the committee.