La Liga Medical Commission ruling on Ter Stegen case expected on Tuesday or Wednesday | OneFootball

As reported earlier today, FC Barcelona have already sent the medical report pertaining to Marc-Andre ter Stegen and his recent back surgery to La Liga.

The Catalans did not waste any time in acting after the standoff with the player was resolved on Friday night, and he authorised the report, which led to the club reinstating him as captain.

Now, the report has been forwarded to the league for review, based on which Barcelona will learn if they can register a different player by using Ter Stegen’s absence or not.

Decision expected early next week

Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, La Liga has received the medical report on Ter Stegen’s surgery.

The next step is for the league’s Medical Committee, comprised of four veteran trauma specialists, to review the case.

The panel consists of Dr Fernandez Jaen, Baro Pazos, Perez San Roque, and Ardevol, although the latter will abstain due to past ties with the Catalan club.

Awaiting registration. (Photo by Paul Miller/Getty Images)

According to the report, the committee typically takes between two and four days to assess the documentation provided by the club and issue its decision.

In most cases, the verdict is unanimous, meaning La Liga could deliver it to Barça as early as Tuesday or Wednesday.

Only if one of the three voting doctors issues an unfavourable opinion would a joint meeting be required, which would delay the process, though such instances are rare.

In certain situations, the committee may also request to examine the player in person, particularly if there are discrepancies or gaps in the submitted medical evidence.

Once the ruling is received, Barcelona will have 20 calendar days (excluding weekends and holidays) to apply for the use of Ter Stegen’s salary margin to register Joan Garcia.

By default, the club could use 50% of the goalkeeper’s wages because the injury occurred during the summer transfer window. However, if the ruling confirms an absence of five months or more, that figure will rise to 80%.