Huge criticism of Ter Stegen: "He doesn't deserve to be Germany's starting goalkeeper"

Klopp named Ter Stegen as Germany's starting goalkeeper for Nations League matches against Serbia and Netherlands, drawing criticism from former international Hamann.

Jürgen Klopp announced Germany's squad for Nations League fixtures against Serbia and Netherlands, confirming Marc-André Ter Stegen as the starting goalkeeper for both matches. Klopp defended the Barcelona goalkeeper, who is on loan at Ajax, saying: "Marc is having a fantastic season in Amsterdam and, fortunately, Urbig and Nübel are also completing very good seasons. We face these matches with Marc as our number one."

The decision has not been universally welcomed. Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann expressed surprise and disagreement, telling Sky Sports: "I don't think he deserves it. He hasn't performed well with the national team. He's the starting goalkeeper because we no longer have a Manuel Neuer or an Oliver Kahn. I don't think he deserves it."

However, ex-goalkeeper Oliver Kahn took a different view, saying: "For now, Ter Stegen seems solid. He has earned the nomination. Now he has to back it up with his performance."