Klopp confirms Ter Stegen status: 'He is our undisputed number one'

Klopp confirms Ter Stegen as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for upcoming internationals, citing his experience and all-round play.

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed Marc-André ter Stegen as Germany's number one goalkeeper for the upcoming international matches. The Ajax keeper will start ahead of Jonas Urbig and Alexander Nübel.

Klopp praised Ter Stegen's performances this season and emphasized that his decision goes beyond shot-stopping ability. The manager highlighted the importance of stability, trust, and how a goalkeeper contributes to the team's overall play—including distribution with the ball, positioning with a high defensive line, and recognizing when to leave the goal to prevent danger.

Ter Stegen's experience in these broader aspects of goalkeeping was decisive in Klopp's choice. The manager stressed that a goalkeeper must function as a last defender, not just make saves, and Ter Stegen's experience in that role made him the clear choice to start.