Marc-Andre ter Stegen is aiming to return to action for Barcelona in mid-September but is expected to miss the Catalan giants’ first three games of the new campaign.
The German goalkeeper underwent a knee procedure at the end of last season which saw him ruled out of Euro 2020.
Ter Stegen is still a little way off full fitness but is hoping to only miss the first three games of the season, against Real Sociedad, Athletic and Getafe, according to AS.
The 29-year-old is aiming to be ready to make his return in time for the trip to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium to face Sevilla on September 12.