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Ter Stegen threatens Neuer's position at the World Cup



Posted Sunday, November 12, 2017 by Marca.com

Ter Stegen threatens Neuer's position at the World Cup

There is no doubt that this is Marc-Andre ter Stegen's year, and the high standard of the Barcelona goalkeeper's performances are putting Manuel Neuer's hopes of being Germany's No.1 at the World Cup under threat.

He has been as important for the Catalans as the goals scored by others.

Take his interventions in the matches against Alaves, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club by way of example.

This great start has only reinforced the admiration and respect that the blaugrana have for their keeper.

What seemed impossible - snatch the top job from Manuel Neuer - now seems less so.

The Bayern Munich man returned to the pitch in August after overcoming an injury, but bad luck meant that a few weeks later, he seriously injured his foot again; a problem that will keep him out until January.

Meanwhile, Ter Stegen has not missed the opportunity and has stepped up in every match, including against England on Friday night.

It's a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed by the German coach, or the fans.

Thus, it seems that at least a debate has opened about who should be the No.1, something that is in itself an achievement considering the level that Neuer has exhibited when he has been fit.

It seems clear that the issue will be still on the table as the World Cup approaches.

While it is true that ter Stegen has done well when called upon, it remains to be seen how Joachim Low manages the return of Neuer when he is fully recovered.

The performance that the two keepers have from here to the end of the year will be important, although in the end the decision will depend on the coach.



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