"Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen saw the prime of his career wasted on the sidelines of the German national team as he perpetually served as a backup option to Manuel Neuer. The upcoming edition of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thus, has largely been seen as his chance to shine with the veteran legend now retired. Unfortunately, however, Ter Stegen himself is just recovering from a long-term injury and has barely played so far this season."
"It doesn't matter if he's still in Barcelona or somewhere else, in the end he has to play. And then we will all be happy for him if, after many years as a world-class goalkeeper in the shadow of Manuel Neuer, he has the opportunity to be under sticks in a World Cup."
"Maybe that he is still a little open, because much depends on Marc-Andre and what happens with him. Oliver Baumann is doing wonderfully so far, but there is Marc's option and you have to be attentive."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen spent his prime as Manuel Neuer's backup for Germany and views the 2026 World Cup as his opportunity to start. Ter Stegen is recovering from a long-term injury and has scarcely played this season, while Barcelona signing Joan Garcia and the newcomer’s form limit his club minutes and raise the prospect of a departure. German sporting director Rudi Voller stated that Ter Stegen must play regularly and be match-fit to start at the World Cup. Ter Stegen remains in close contact with national goalkeeper coach Andreas Kronenberg. Manager Julian Nagelsmann is undecided and monitoring options including Oliver Baumann.
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