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Marc-André ter Stegen discusses doubts over future amid injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:48 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Marc-André ter Stegen discusses doubts over future amid injuries

Summary

Marc-André ter Stegen shared concerns about his professional future following a series of injuries. The German goalkeeper acknowledged the mental toll these setbacks have taken on him, particularly as he struggled to regain his position after a back injury and subsequent thigh injury. Ter Stegen, who is on loan at Ajax, is returning to the German national team for the first time since June 2025, following Manuel Neuer's retirement post-Euro 2024. He is expected to start in the upcoming Nations League match against the Netherlands.

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•Ter Stegen admitted doubts about his future due to injuries.
•He is back in the national team after a long absence.
•His loan at Ajax follows injuries that affected his Barcelona career.
•Ter Stegen is set to start against the Netherlands in the Nations League.

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9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ter Stegen admits he had doubts over his future amid injury struggles

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Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen opened up about the mental strains caused by his long injury lay-offs and admitted he had doubts about his future in professional football. "I can't say that I haven't had my doubts from time to time, especially after an injury, when one injury leads right into the next.
— Yahoo Sports

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