Overview
- Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a patellar tendon tear in his knee in September and has since undergone surgery.
- DFB Sportdirektor Rudi Völler has expressed full confidence in ter Stegen's capabilities and future with the national team.
- Ter Stegen's position was temporarily filled by Alexander Nübel and Oliver Baumann during recent Nations League matches.
- Völler and DFB CEO Andreas Rettig met with ter Stegen, confirming his positive recovery progress.
- Head coach Julian Nagelsmann plans to reinstate ter Stegen as the starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup.