Barca get Ter Stegen and Balde injury updates 

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to make a return in goal for Barcelona at the weekend after a fairly lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The German hasn’t played since the 2-1 win over Alaves on November 12, due to a back injury, missing Barcelona’s last 17 games in all competitions.

Ter Stegen has been seriously missed too even though Inaki Pena has done his best between the sticks in his absence.

Meanwhile, Alejandro Balde has started working on his recovery at the club's sporting centre a week after his hamstring surgery.

Balde was flown out to Finland for surgery after sustaining the injury in the Copa del Rey clash with Athletic Club. He is, however, unlikely to play again this season.

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