Source: REUTERS/ISABEL INFANTES
[Saba Sports News] According to reports from Spanish media, La Liga
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly considering taking
painkiller injections to play in the Champions League match against Shakhtar
Donetsk. He is willing to make sacrifices for the team. Barcelona’s current
position in the Champions League group stage is uncertain, as they are
currently in second place and in need of a victory to secure the top spot in
the group. In the previous round of La Liga, Ter Stegen was unable to play
against Rayo Vallecano due to injury, raising speculation about the seriousness
of his injury. While FIFA permits players to receive painkilling injections, it
is important to acknowledge the significant risks associated with such
injections. Players who opt for painkilling injections may face substantial
consequences for their long-term recovery, potentially compromising their
ability to perform as before. Therefore, the editor believes that Ter Stegen
should not resort to such measures. While his desire to represent the team is
commendable, it is not necessary to take such extreme steps. Injecting painkillers
could lead to irreversible consequences and hasten the end of a player’s
career. It is a sacrifice that may not be worth it in the grand scheme of life.