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Setback for ter Stegen in the fight with Neuer
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In the fight for number one in the German goal, Manuel Neuer (l.) apparently has better chances than Marc-Andre ter Stegen
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Marc-André ter Stegen has had back problems for a few weeks. In Spain there is speculation that an operation is necessary. This could also have an impact on the place in the national team’s goal.
He was in good spirits – and full of anticipation for the upcoming international matches. But then he had to pass. His back caused him problems, so Marc-André ter Stegen was unable to play against Turkey (2:3) and Austria (0:2) in November.
Bitter for him, the 31-year-old FC Barcelona goalkeeper, who has been the number one goalkeeper for the German national team in recent months in the absence of Manuel Neuer, who was still injured. In the duel with Neuer for that position, Ter Stegen may be in danger of being eliminated further.
Spanish media even speculated on Monday that the keeper might have to undergo an operation because of ongoing back problems. “The alarm bells are ringing: an operation is imminent,” was the headline in the Catalan newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” in a report about the FC Barcelona goalkeeper. The coaching staff and doctors at the traditional club wanted to discuss “the next steps” on Monday.
“Marc has some problems in his back,” says his coach
There is no reaction from ter Stegen or his club, nor is there a forecast about the downtime. After the 1-0 win in the top game against Atlético Madrid on Sunday evening, coach He has these ailments that he hasn’t been able to cure yet, and we’ll see,” he said.
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After ter Stegen missed the international matches, he also had to watch Barça’s three subsequent games. “Nothing is 100 percent decided yet, but since conservative treatment does not bring the expected results, it is time to consider other options,” wrote the specialist newspaper “Sport”.
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Ter Stegen had been in goal for the national team in eight of nine international matches this year until his loss in November. Due to his good performances in the DFB team and with the Spanish champions, he was considered the clear number one and designated goalkeeper for the European Championships next summer in the absence of Neuer after his broken leg.
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After Neuer’s comeback in goal at FC Bayern Munich in October, there are increasing signs that the 37-year-old could replace his long-time deputy as a regular again. Neuer had recently reiterated this claim several times. National coach Julian Nagelsmann assured at the European Championship draw on Saturday in Hamburg that Neuer would be part of the DFB squad again for the next international matches in March, “if he stays healthy and plays like he does now.”
Kevin Trapp was in the DFB goal in the November games. The Frankfurter is considered number three for the European Championships behind Neuer and ter Stegen.
