The worst possible news was confirmed following tests on Ter Stegen, who felt discomfort during Saturday's match against Oviedo. The medical report from the Girona club confirmed a serious injury to the left hamstring (isquiotibial), which will keep him out for a minimum of two months and potentially require surgery.
This injury marks the latest dramatic turn in a season plagued by bad luck in goal. Girona had already lost Juan Carlos for the season and dealt with the controversial departure of Livakovic, who refused to play to secure a transfer in January. Ter Stegen's arrival was meant to solve the issue, but he was injured after only two appearances, against Getafe and Oviedo.
The German's injury completes a high-level dramatic spectacle in a season marked by extreme bad luck between the posts.
With the transfer window closed on Monday, the club decided against rushing a sixth goalkeeper signing. This leaves Paulo Gazzaniga and Vlad as the only available senior keepers. Gazzaniga is expected to return to the starting lineup this Saturday against Sevilla, with youth player Andreev stepping up as the third-choice keeper.
