The debate in the goal of FC Barcelona is served in this final season. Tomorrow we will see Marc-André Ter Stegen dressed in short. Already recovered from its serious injury (Breaks in the patellar tendon) The German will be put back under sticks in the José Zorrilla before him Valladolid y There are many who wonder if the Barca captain would be prepared to take ownership of Szczesny face to a final hypothetical of Champions.
The German level is well known, however, The great unknown is to know how it is physically To recover the competitive level in record time. Ángel Villanueva, Physiotherapist and Readapter has passed for good night and good goals to give his professional opinion.
Villanueva explained that it is an injury whose usual recovery usually takes about nine months. However, the German goalkeeper has undergone surgical intervention and has received an innovative treatment with stem cells, something that may have accelerated the regeneration of the damaged tissue.
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The specialist said that if Barça did not have important competitions ahead, such as A possible Champions Final Or a close league closure, it would probably not risk its reappearance at this time. However, he assumed that, after evaluating their physical condition, doctors have determined that Ter Stegen is suitable both and competitively to play again, Reason why the decision has been made to align it against Valladolid.
A recovery … with sequelae?
The expert ensures that, although the operated area has a very low probability of relapse, still There is a risk of secondary injury in muscle groups such as adductors or hamstrings. In this context, it will be essential to observe how the player’s body responds on his return to the field.
Age can influence, but the impact on the tendon is less on a goalkeeper than in other positions
Villanueva about Ter Stegen’s injury
when asked about the influence of age in recovery, Villanueva commented that, although medicine and physiotherapy have advanced considerably in recent decades, The age of Ter Stegen (33 years) could influencealthough not decisive. He added that, in the case of a goalkeeper, The impact on the patellar tendon is less than in more demanding positions like the striker, so the risk is reduced.
Finally, when questioned about whether a few weeks they would be enough for the goalkeeper to recover his competitive level, he was overwhelming when stating that reaching 100% yield after such an injury in such a short time is absolutely impossible. He said that it could even take a year or more to return to the previous level. The unknown now, he said, is whether the current level of Ter Stegen will be sufficient to maintain ownership in Barcelona.
