German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen left the Barcelona camp currently held in Saudi Arabia, before the start of the Spanish Super Cup competitions, due to injury.

According to what Sport newspaper reported and the club officially confirmed, ter Stegen had to leave the camp after suffering a physical issue during the training session, leaving the field about 20 minutes before the end of the practice.

The German goalkeeper will return to Barcelona to undergo medical examinations to determine the nature of the injury and the possible duration of his absence. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Koushin was decided to travel to Jeddah to join the team’s delegation.

The injury to the German goalkeeper comes amid rising speculation about his future, especially after coach Hans Flick’s statements confirming that he had not received any requests for departure during the winter transfer window. However, at the same time, he settled the debate regarding the goalkeeping position by announcing Juan Garcia as the starting goalkeeper in the Super Cup tournament.

Ter Stegen had returned to play last December during the match against Guadalajara in the King’s Cup, but Flick emphasized at that time that his participation was exceptional, which increased doubts about his future role within the team.

Despite his contract with Barcelona extending until 2028, his current situation opens the door to a loan scenario in search of more playing minutes, especially with his desire to maintain his chances of participating in the upcoming World Cup.