Julian Nagelsmann äußert sich klar zu Marc-Andre ter Stegens WM-Chancen
Marc-Andre ter Stegen muss den Traum von der WM-Teilnahme wohl begraben, denn Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann machte deutlich, dass eine Nominierung für die Weltmeisterschaft im Sommer unwahrscheinlich ist.
„Aus Respekt ihm gegenüber schließe ich das Thema nicht komplett, aber die Chance ist sehr, sehr gering. Man muss die Gesamtkonstellation betrachten: Er war bereits ein Jahr lang raus und hat extrem wenig gespielt“, erklärte Nagelsmann auf der Pressekonferenz vor dem Länderspiel gegen Ghana.
Nagelsmann erwähnte auch ein kürzliches Gespräch: „Wir haben vorgestern kurz gesprochen. Mir gefällt, dass er immer bereit ist, einen Beitrag zu leisten, und es immer anbietet. Er kümmert sich nicht nur um sich selbst, sondern auch um die Mannschaft.“
Nagelsmann über ter Stegen: "Er ist auch keine 21 mehr"
Ter Stegen wird auch in dieser Saison immer wieder von Verletzungen zurückgeworfen. Aktuell fehlt der Torhüter des FC Girona aufgrund einer Oberschenkelverletzung, die er sich Ende Januar zugezogen hat. Seitdem hat er sieben Spiele für Girona verpasst.
Auch in der Nationalmannschaft musste der ehemalige Gladbacher zuletzt mehrfach verletzungsbedingt passen. Sein bislang letztes von 44 Länderspielen absolvierte er im Juni 2023 im Nations-League-Duell gegen Frankreich. Nagelsmann sagte dazu: „Er soll in der Reha Gas geben. Ihm geht es ganz gut und er hat keine großen Schmerzen mehr, nur noch ein bisschen, aber das dauert seine Zeit. Er ist auch keine 21 mehr und hat ein paar Spiele in den Knochen; man muss einfach gucken, wie es ihm geht.“
Der 33-Jährige war im Winter zu Girona verliehen worden, nachdem er beim FC Barcelona aussortiert und von Joan Garcia ersetzt worden war. Bei seinem Stammverein in Barcelona besitzt er einen bis 2028 gültigen Vertrag.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: Verletzungshistorie und verpasste Spiele
| Verletzung | Ausfallzeit | Verpasste Spiele |
|---|---|---|
| Oberschenkelverletzung | 75 Tage | 7 |
| Rücken-OP | 139 Tage | 22 |
| Patellasehnenriss | 214 Tage | 51 |
| Rückenverletzung | 86 Tage | 19 |
| Knie-OP | 104 Tage | 9 |
| Knieverletzung | 79 Tage | 13 |
| Knieprobleme | 32 Tage | 4 |
Julian Nagelsmann Gives Clear Words on Marc-Andre ter Stegen's World Cup Chances
Marc-Andre ter Stegen will likely have to bury his dream of participating in the World Cup, as national coach Julian Nagelsmann made it clear that a nomination for the summer tournament is improbable.
"Out of respect for him, I won't completely close the topic, but the chance is very, very slim. One must consider his overall situation: he has already been out for a year and has played extremely little," explained Nagelsmann at the press conference before the international match against Ghana.
Nagelsmann also mentioned a recent conversation: "We spoke briefly the day before yesterday. I like that he is always there when he can contribute, always offering. He doesn't just care about himself, but also about the team."
Nagelsmann on ter Stegen: "He's not 21 anymore either"
Ter Stegen has been repeatedly set back by injuries this season as well. The FC Girona goalkeeper is currently sidelined due to a thigh injury he sustained at the end of January. Since then, he has missed seven games for Girona.
The former Mönchengladbach player has also had to miss several national team appearances due to injury recently. His last of 44 international caps was in June 2023 in a Nations League clash against France. Nagelsmann commented: "He should push hard in rehab. He's doing quite well and no longer has major pain, just a little bit, but that takes time. He's not 21 anymore either and has quite a few games under his belt; we simply have to see how he's doing."
The 33-year-old was loaned to Girona in the winter after being deemed surplus to requirements at FC Barcelona and replaced by Joan Garcia. He has a contract with his parent club in Barcelona valid until 2028.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: Injury History and Missed Games
| Injury | Downtime | Missed Games |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh injury | 75 days | 7 |
| Back surgery | 139 days | 22 |
| Patellar tendon tear | 214 days | 51 |
| Back injury | 86 days | 19 |
| Knee surgery | 104 days | 9 |
| Knee injury | 79 days | 13 |
| Knee problems | 32 days | 4 |
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