‘World-class’ Marc-André ter Stegen set for Germany start

Germany takes on the Netherlands on September 24th to begin its Nations League group stage campaign — and usher in the new Jürgen Klopp era. Standing between the sticks, at long last, will be Marc-André ter Stegen .

Long in Manuel Neuer 's shadow in the national team picture, Ter Stegen saw his chance vanish with injury during World Cup qualifying and subsequently Neuer's return for the tournament itself. Now Neuer is retired, Oliver Baumann 's time appears to be over, and Ter Stegen — still under contract at FC Barcelona but playing this season on loan at Ajax — is finally back in the limelight.