Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is once again facing a critical moment in his career. As reported before, the German goalkeeper may have to undergo back surgery in the coming days, a decision

Marc-André ter Stegen continues to be absent from Barcelona's first week of pre-season training as he evaluates the possibility of having surgery.

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly considering undergoing a back operation. Ter Stegen's future at Camp Nou is currently the subject of much speculation, with the Catalan giants signing Joan Garcia from Espanyol during this summer's transfer window, and he is expected to be the club's number one next term.

Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been complaining of persistent pain in his lower back for several days and has not trained with the team thus far in pre-season.Given the growing concerns,

The 33-year-old conceded 11 goals and earned one clean sheet in nine matches for Barcelona last season across various competitions. The German talent needs to secure regular first-team football if he wants to re-establish himself as a top keeper in European football.

Marc ter Stegen is entering a decisive week that could determine whether he opts for surgery to address the back issues that have kept him from training with FC Barcelona

Barcelona have fast-tracked American goalkeeper Diego Kochen to join Hansi Flick’s preseason squad after Ter Stegen was ruled out with a back injury.