Jurgen Klopp confirms on-loan Barcelona veteran will be Germany’s number 1: ‘He has the most experience’

Jurgen Klopp confirms on-loan Barcelona veteran will be Germany’s number 1: ‘He has the most experience’ Marc Andre ter Stegen has received an important boost to his international career after Germany manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed that the Barcelona goalkeeper will be his first choice for the upcoming fixtures.  Currently on loan at Ajax, the 34-year-old has gradually rebuilt his confidence in the Netherlands after a difficult period at Barcelona, with his improved performances helping him regain prominence in the national team setup. Ter Stegen’s situation has changed considerably following a campaign disrupted by injuries and inconsistent performances.  After missing out on the World Cup because of a physical setback, the German is now enjoying regular football under Michel and has regained the confidence of the national team management. Ajax spell helps Ter Stegen rebuild his confidence The move to Ajax has provided Ter Stegen with an opportunity to rediscover the consistency that previously made him one of Europe’s most respected goalkeepers. Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be Germany’s number 1. Although his performances in Amsterdam have included occasional mistakes, the most encouraging development has been his ability to maintain regular involvement without the recurring physical problems that disrupted his previous campaign. For a goalkeeper whose confidence and match rhythm are closely connected to regular appearances, finding an environment where he feels important again has been quite valuable. Klopp confirms Ter Stegen as Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper Ter Stegen’s improved situation has now been recognised by Klopp, who has confirmed that the Barcelona-owned goalkeeper will start Germany’s upcoming matches. The national team manager also acknowledged the performances of his other goalkeeping options, Jonas Urbig and Alexander Nubel, making it clear that the decision was not a reflection of their shortcomings. “Marc is having a fantastic season in Amsterdam and, fortunately, the other two [Urbig and Nübel] are also having really good seasons.  Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s loan spell at Ajax is bearing fruit. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) “We’re going into these matches with Marc as our number one,” explained Klopp, as per SPORT . Experience gives Ter Stegen advantage over competitors Klopp also highlighted experience as an important factor behind his decision, particularly with Germany preparing for another demanding international period. “Marc has the most experience in this area and, yes, we’ll be going into these matches with him as our number one,” he said. It is to be noted that while Ter Stegen’s last match for Germany came during the previous international break against the Netherlands, that remains the only match he has played for the national this this entire year.