Barça & Germany's Ter Stegen to miss Euro 2020 due to knee problem

Barcelona and Germany goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen has confirmed he will miss the European Championships this summer. 

Ter Stegen will undergo an intervention on a problem in his knee on Thursday that will see him miss Barca's final game of the season at Eibar on Saturday. 

He will also sit out hey delayed Euro 2020 with his country and hopes to be fully fit for the start of next season. 

"The first team player Marc ter Stegen will undergo a therapeutic procedure on the patellar tendon in his right knee on Thursday 20 May in Malmö by Dr Håkan Alfredson and under the supervision of the Club's medical services," Barca confirmed. 

Ter Stegen said that he was sad to miss this summer's finals but that he had reached the decision with the club's medical team. 

"I’m disappointed about yesterday’s defeat and that now we can no longer win La Liga," he posted on Instagram after the defeat to Celta Vigo. 

"After a complicated start to the season, we showed good character going 19 matches unbeaten -- but we weren’t able to keep this form.

"I have decided together with the medical team of the club that I will do a complementary intervention on my knee. I’m sad that I will miss the EURO 2020 this summer with Germany.

"For the first time in many years I will be a fan at home supporting my country, I hope we win it!

After the summer break, when we are back on the pitch I hope to be able to play with fans once again, I miss it!

"Thank you for your support throughout a difficult season and stay healthy!"

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