Sport says doctors have recommended surgery for the 33-year-old goalkeeper, without which no recovery would be guaranteed. This operation would mean an absence of approximately four months for Ter Stegen. The news could shake up the German's future at FC Barcelona.

An ex-member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has this week revealed his take that Marc-André ter Stegen should still be considered the club’s no.1.Shot-stopper Ter Stegen has of

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has reportedly been advised to undergo surgery on the back problem that has been bothering him. Ter Stegen has been training away from the group in pre-season, due to the issue, and may be forced to go under the knife to fix the problem