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Nagelsmann Makes Ter Stegen’s Starting Role Contingent on Winter Minutes

The coach says only sustained club action will keep the keeper in Germany’s No. 1 shirt.

Overview

  • Marc-André ter Stegen is back in training after back surgery but faces limited prospects at Barcelona, with reports he has fallen down the depth chart.
  • Julian Nagelsmann says he spoke at length with ter Stegen and set regular games and acceptable performances as the requirement, without insisting on a move to a top club.
  • Germany will revisit the goalkeeper plan if he does not play this winter, with Oliver Baumann currently filling in for the national team.
  • Bild reports Rudi Völler has discussed a potential return with Manuel Neuer, though Neuer has publicly stated he will not resume international duty.
  • Columns urge ter Stegen to consider a loan or reduced terms to secure immediate starts and safeguard his World Cup candidacy.