Injury update: Barcelona expect €35 million-rated key player back in February

Barcelona are drooling with several injured players right now, which have gravely impacted the club’s performances in La Liga this season.

The likes of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gavi are among the ones out with a long-term injury. Pedri and Inigo Martinez are sidelined too, though, the duo are expected to come back sooner.

Barcelona hoping to have ter Stegen back in February

As Barcelona continue to suffer from an injury crisis, a recent report from Diario AS has offered an update on the fitness of each of the injured stars, including ter Stegen.

The German international had picked up a back issue in December and has been out since. The goalkeeper’s absence has prompted Barça to put their faith in Inaki Pena.

Although the young Spaniard has raised eyebrows with his performances, Barcelona supporters are longing to have ter Stegen back in action.

To that end, Diario AS claims that Barcelona are hopeful of having ter Stegen back from injury in the month of February.

Objective Napoli

The report adds that Barcelona ideally want to have ter Stegen back in action for the crucial Champions League knockout game against Napoli.

Barcelona were drawn against the Italian giants in the Round of 16. It is a must-win affair for the Catalans, who have a point to prove after returning to the knockout stages of the competition for the first time since 2020.

Given how well Inaki Pena has performed this season, Barcelona will have the luxury to grant ter Stegen some much-needed time to recover.

Barça are slated to face Napoli on February 21, whereas ter Stegen is expected to return to training in the early days of February, thus giving the German ample time to become fully fit.