The dispute for defending the goal of the German selection has been a nightmare for Marc-André ter Stegen does some years. The guardameta of the FC Barcelona has accumulated merits to add minutes with Germany but has been practically impossible in front of the figure of Manuel Neuer that to his 34 years keeps the same level that does a decade.
Ter Stegen Has turned into one of the most important goalkeepers in Europe in the last seasons and his exert have turned him into a pillar for the Barça. Although it is true that accumulates several goleadas in his record, in these same parties has saved to his team so that the difference of goals was not even more big. In spite of this, has not finished to win a place 'fixed' in his selection and remains under the shadow of Manuel Neuer.
The put of the Bayern continues being the first option and the discusinoes on his titularity are entirely enclosed. In fact, in Germany is more evident that prefer to Neuer on Ter Stegen and historical players of the selection have pronounced in this regard to support unconditionally to the ex of the Schalke 04.
Recently, in an interview to 'One Football' with reason of the crash between the Dortmund and Schalke 04, the ex guardameta Jens Lehmann was questioned by to who preferred between both goalkeepers and his reaction has gone back viral in the social networks. The German practically burst in guffaws and highlighted that his opinion was obvious. Specifically, it said "Difficult? No. The answer is obvious", said the ex of the Arsenal.
Neuer, leader in the selection
Manuel Neuer debuted with Germany in 2009 and since has adueñado of the goal. In almost eleven years has contested 96 parties and very few guardametas have achieved to snatch him the titularity. 'The Wall', in his go through the selection has been a referent under the three sticks and key for the consecusión of the World-wide of the FIFA in 2014.
By his part, Marc-André ter Stegen has been international from 2012 but his participation has been minimum in front of the figure of Neuer. In concrete, the put of the Barça has defended to his selection in 23 opportunities, big part in friendly parties.