Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has explained his decision to undergo back surgery.
The decision means Ter Stegen will be sidelined for three months.
The Germany international picked up the injury last month while with the national team.
He posted to social media: "After intensive conversations with the medical team of the Club and various supporting experts, we decided to undergo a surgical procedure," Ter Stegen confirmed on social media.
"The break obviously annoys me. It is the right and safe decision in order to come back in the best conditions for my Club @FCBarcelona and National Team @DFB_Team."
