Marc-Andre ter Stegen has expressed his frustration at not starting any of Germany's last couple of games.
His national team played against the Netherlands and Northern Ireland in the international break, with Manuel Neuer being his coach's first-choice goalkeeper in both matches.
"It is not easy to find an explanation [for nor starting] as I am giving the best account of myself in each game to make the decision more difficult," Ter Stegen said during a promotional event in Barcelona.
"I am trying [to become the first-choice goalkeeper] anyway, but this trip with the national team has been a tough blow for me."