Published 10:14 IST, September 23rd 2024
Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen leaves Barcelona match on a stretcher after serious knee injury
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen left the field on a stretcher after sustaining a knee injury in a 5-1 win over Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is removed from the pitch on a stretcher after picking up an injury during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Villarreal at the La Cerámica stadium | Image:
AP
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen left the field on a stretcher after sustaining a knee injury in a 5-1 win over Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Ter Stegen's right knee buckled when he fell awkwardly after going for a high ball crossed into the area just before halftime.
Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance.
The 32-year-old German goalkeeper was later taken to the hospital in an ambulance for further tests.
Ter Stegen was replaced by Iñaki Peña.
Updated 10:14 IST, September 23rd 2024