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Ter Stegen returns for Barcelona against Real Valladolid after knee injury

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirms that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will make his first appearance since September against Real Valladolid on Saturday following recovery from a severe knee injury.

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirms that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will make his first appearance since September against Real Valladolid on Saturday following recovery from a severe knee injury

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has announced that first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will start in the La Liga match against Real Valladolid on Saturday.

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This will be the 33-year-old German international’s first appearance for the Catalan giants since September, following a significant recovery from a severe knee injury.

Ter Stegen underwent surgery after rupturing the patella tendon in his right knee during a match against Villarreal earlier in the season.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Flick confirmed the goalkeeper’s readiness, stating, “Marc is on the right track, at a good level. He has been training fantastically well for some time.”

Although Ter Stegen was part of the squad that triumphed over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on April 26, he remained an unused substitute.

His return to the starting lineup will see him replace Wojciech Szczesny, who temporarily came out of retirement to join Barcelona as cover after Ter Stegen’s injury.

Flick indicated that the change in goalkeepers is part of managing player freshness as Barcelona continues to compete for a potential quadruple.

Szczesny is expected to return to the goal for the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg away against Inter Milan on Tuesday, following a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Spain.

However, Flick was less clear regarding the availability of their top goalscorer, Robert Lewandowski, who missed the first leg against Inter due to a hamstring issue.

Barcelona currently holds a four-point lead over their rivals Real Madrid in La Liga with five matches remaining in the season.

Their upcoming opponents, Real Valladolid, are currently at the bottom of the league table and facing likely relegation.

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Ousmane Dembele fit for PSG’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has recovered from a hamstring injury and is fit to play in the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal, confirmed coach Luis Enrique.

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has recovered from a hamstring injury and is fit to play in the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal, confirmed coach Luis Enrique

 

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has received a significant boost ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg match against Arsenal, with star forward Ousmane Dembele declared fit to play.

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The announcement was made by PSG coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday, following concerns about a hamstring injury sustained by the French international last week.

Dembele was substituted in the 70th minute of the first leg in London, shortly after scoring the decisive goal in the fourth minute, leading to doubts about his availability for Wednesday’s return fixture in Paris.

He subsequently missed PSG’s Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg on Saturday.

However, Dembele has since resumed training with the team at the beginning of the week, participating fully in the sessions.

Speaking to the press on Tuesday, Luis Enrique confirmed the positive news. “He’s been training with us for the last two days,” the coach stated. “You saw him today, a normal training session for him. He’ll be available tomorrow.”

The return of Dembele is a major lift for PSG as the France international has been in outstanding form this season, leading the team with 33 goals across all competitions.

In further positive news for the Parisian club, South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in also participated in the team’s training session.

Lee had sustained a knock during the Strasbourg match but appears to have recovered in time for the crucial Champions League encounter.

With both key players back in contention, PSG will be looking to capitalize on their 1-0 advantage from the first leg as they aim to secure a place in the Champions League final.

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