Ter Stegen's Recovery and Replacement Question
Good news for FC Barcelona and the German national team — Marc-André ter Stegen (31) is expected to recover soon from his back pain! According to Spanish media, the diagnosis is positive, and the goalkeeper should be ready for action on Saturday against Rayo Vallecano.
As the German crew prepared for matches against Turkey (2:3) and Austria (today, 8.45pm), ter Stegen's absence sparked plenty of speculation about his replacement. However, Julian Nagelsmann (36), the German coach, was clear that Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer would not step in. Neuer was out of action for almost a year following a skiing accident.
While ter Stegen is still recovering, Nagelsmann urged the team to keep a positive attitude and avoid playing the role of victims. Believing that this shift in mentality would help the team regain its momentum.
Although sources don't explicitly mention a replacement for ter Stegen in the German national team during his absence, maintaining a strong will and optimism remains crucial for the team's success.
Insight:
In terms of replacing ter Stegen at Barcelona, the sources focus on Diogo Costa and Marcin Bulka as potential candidates. However, the prospect of Manuel Neuer joining the Barcelona team is unlikely due to his affiliation with Bayern Munich and the German national team.
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Important to Note:
There is no information available on who would replace ter Stegen in the German team for the matches against Turkey and Austria. While the sources discuss potential replacements for ter Stegen at Barcelona, these topics are separate from the German national team context, and Neuer is not an option due to his association with Bayern Munich and the German national team.
