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.