German national team coach Joachim Low has clarified that his first choice goalkeeper remains Manuel Neuer and not Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The Bayern Munich keeper has struggled to reach the levels of previous years while Barcelona's stopper seems to be going from strength to strength.
The World Cup-winning coach acknowledges the ability of Ter Stegen but made it clear that Neuer is still no.1.
"I have not changed my opinion at all, Neuer is my starting goalkeeper," Low stated.
"I said it in November and I repeat it, he is our no.1 and our captain," he affirmed.
Low says there will be opportunities for the Barcelona keeper to show his ability but reiterated that Neuer is first choice.
"This year we will have European Championship qualifying matches and friendlies.
"Ter Stegen plays for a great club, is world class and I will give him chances to play.
"Obviously there will be competition in all places but, at least in the goalkeeping position, I must say that Neuer continues to be our starting keeper," he said to the press.
Germany face Serbia on Wednesday in a friendly, before taking on the Netherlands on Sunday in a 2020 European qualifier.
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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can someone tell low that neuer is no longer great as he was.....ter stegen is obviously better...🤨🤨
AlgerianGriezmann8
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Low won the WC but he is now the no. 1 enemy of Germany fans
manieminem10
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It's time to say goodbye to you Overrated Pic. Can't progress in round of 16 with the best squad. Hope euro qualifiers will same. Sorry for German football
kingarthurr
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world knows neur is the best goalkeeper. but now terstegan is good compare to neur. sports cannot speaks past .
jejack
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i wud preder stegen in plc of neuer(after seeing his last performance against Liverpool)
hasanbohra7
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Biasness at it's absolute best low.Have you even look at neuer's form after his injury.If I was at your place I wouldn't even call him up considering his bad form !