Klopp recalls Ter Stegen as Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper, sets new pecking order
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to return as Germany’s starting goalkeeper under new coach Jürgen Klopp, with Bild reporting a reshuffle in the squad.
Jürgen Klopp has declared Marc-André ter Stegen as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper, restructuring the team's goalkeeper pecking order according to Bild. Ter Stegen, now back at Barcelona, is set to reclaim his role in the national team after new coach Klopp opted to bring him back to the starting lineup. Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper Jonas Urbig is now the leading contender for the second-choice position, while Alexander Nübel, who recently transferred to Besiktas, ranks third among Germany's goalkeepers.
The decision comes following Ter Stegen's loan move to Ajax at the start of the current season, which helped him regain his place in the national team after a series of injuries during his time at Barcelona. Oliver Baumann had previously occupied the starting position due to injuries, but Manuel Neuer took over for the World Cup after Baumann's lengthy absence.
The current situation changed once Klopp was appointed as Germany's coach, following their World Cup exit in the round of 16, which led to the departure of former coach Julian Nagelsmann. Baumann had recently stated that Klopp had spoken to him, informing him that he would not be called up to the national team in the future.
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