FC Barcelona fans have reason to celebrate as goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen is set to make his long-awaited return to the first team this weekend. Ter Stegen, who has been out for 17 games due to back pain, has been sorely missed by the team and his absence has had a noticeable impact on their performance.
The German shot-stopper's last appearance was on November 12th in a 2-1 victory against Alaves. After complaining of persistent back pain, Ter Stegen attempted to return to training multiple times but ultimately decided to undergo surgery on his lower back. The decision was a wise one, as rushing his recovery could have caused more harm in the long run.
