Germany’s team manager, Rudi Voller, has sent a clear message to goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen: securing regular playing time is essential for his place in the upcoming World Cup. As Ter Stegen recovers from back surgery, he faces a crucial decision about his club career to keep his international dreams alive.
🤔 A Challenging Situation at Barcelona
Ter Stegen’s path back to the starting lineup at Barcelona is not easy. With goalkeepers like Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny currently considered ahead of him, his opportunities at the club may be limited. Voller suggests that to get the necessary game time, Ter Stegen might need to consider a move away from Barcelona when the transfer window opens in January.
🇩🇪 Germany’s Preferred Goalkeeper
Despite the challenges, Voller holds Ter Stegen in high regard, calling him the best goalkeeper available for the German national team. While he praised Oliver Baumann for his solid performances as a backup, Voller made it clear that a fully fit and active Ter Stegen is his first choice to be the starting goalkeeper for the World Cup.
⚽ The Road to the World Cup
Voller emphasized that returning to the national team depends entirely on playing regularly. “I hope he plays again very soon,” he stated, adding that it doesn’t matter if it’s “with Barcelona or another team.” He believes this is a great opportunity for the goalkeeper and that having an in-form Ter Stegen would be a huge benefit for Germany’s chances at the tournament.
