A media outlet in that country prepared a survey asking whether the former Chilean goalkeeper should be considered by the club after the German’s serious injury. More than 50,000 people participated.
This Sunday, the Barcelona They beat Villarreal 5-1 as a visitor and continue their spectacular streak at the start of La Liga, where they have already accumulated six consecutive victories. However, despite this, it was not a happy day for the culés, who saw the terrible injury of their goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.
The German suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee, for which he underwent surgery on Monday. We are awaiting a new medical report from the institution. Blaugrana and It is assumed that he will not be able to be present throughout this season which has just started. Unfortunately, it was the same knee he had already had surgery on in 2021.
Given this situation, La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that he will be able to replace the 32-year-old goalkeeper: “When there is a long-term injury, it can be done for the same amount that the injured player may have. He may or may not be a goalkeeper. “That is the standard that has been worked out with the clubs, which was not in the early versions of the economic control.”
Curiously, one of the names that has emerged in recent hours as an option to join the cast led by Hansi Flick is Claudio Bravo, recently retired from football. . However, when asked about this opportunity, The one trained at Colo Colo did not hesitate to offer himself: “If Barcelona calls me, I will be ready to come out of retirement” said the former captain of La Roja to Win Win all sports.
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For the same reason, the newspaper Brandone of the most massive sports media in Spain, conducted a survey to find out fans’ opinions on a possible return of Bravo. They asked: “Do you think Claudio Bravo is an option that Barcelona should consider?
Until the closing of this note, 53,241 people had participated in the survey, and the percentage is divided into 50% for the option “no, he is already retired” and 50% for “yes, he knows Barcelona well and would adapt quickly.”
It should be noted that the one born in Viluco arrived at the Catalan club in 2014, after a great World Cup with the Roja in Brazil. He spent two years in a locker room where there were stars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suárez, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, among others. In 2016, he signed for Manchester City, requested by Pep Guardiola.
Bravo is not the only one
However, Spanish media report that the Catalans are not only considering the Chilean option. They also watch other goalkeepers like Keylor Navas (Real Madrid legend), Jordi Masip, Edgar Badia, Jiri Pavlenka and Loris Karius, all currently with the pass in their possession.
Source: Latercera
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