"Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has abandoned Barcelona's camp in Saudi Arabia to return to Spain for tests after getting injured in training on Tuesday, the club have confirmed. Ter Stegen, 33, has struggled with injuries during the last two years, missing most of last season with a knee injury and the start of the current campaign after undergoing back surgery."
"With Ter Stegen sidelined, United States under-20 goalkeeper Diego Kochen will fly to Jeddah to provide backup to No. 1 García and Wojciech Szczęsny for Wednesday's Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Athletic Club. Ter Stegen has made over 400 appearances for Barça since signing from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014 but has been restricted to just one appearance since returning from a back problem in December."
Marc-André ter Stegen left Barcelona's training camp in Saudi Arabia to return to Spain for tests after sustaining an injury in training. The 33-year-old has endured injuries over the past two years, missing most of last season with a knee injury and the start of the current campaign following back surgery. Joan García has taken the starting role while Ter Stegen has made only one appearance since recovering from a back problem. Sources indicate Barcelona are open to letting Ter Stegen leave in January as he seeks regular football before the World Cup, though any time out would likely scupper a January move. Diego Kochen will travel to Jeddah to provide backup.
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