Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday that goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is unlikely to go to the World Cup this summer as he continues his return from injury.

In a chat with NDTV in Stuttgart, Alexander Nubel opened up on his Bayern Munich contract, Germany national team goalkeeping situation and manager Sebastian Honess' brilliance.

March-Andre ter Stegen missed nearly all of last season because of a tendon rupture in his knee, and in 2023 he missed about two months because of another back operation.

Injuries to key players like Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug and Marc-Andre ter Stegen have forced Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann to make many changes.

Neuer has suffered several injuries over the past two seasons, including two since March 2024.

Germany coach Hansi Flick on Friday left out Mats Hummels for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Romania and North Macedonia.

German international goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen ruled himself out of the 2020 European Championships as he is to undergo an operation on his right knee.

Lionel Messi came on at half-time to rescue Barcelona by scoring twice, including his first goal from open play this season, in a 5-2 victory over Real Betis on Saturday.

A mistake by Barcelona's usually excellent goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen gifted Real Sociedad an equaliser in a thrilling La Liga contest.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen created Barcelona history with his brilliant lobbed assist to Luis Suarez against Getafe on Saturday.