Overview
- Marc-André ter Stegen faces several months out after surgery on a muscle injury in his left thigh, making a summer World Cup call-up unlikely.
- The operation was scheduled for Friday, and he will miss Germany's March fixtures in Switzerland and against Ghana.
- Oliver Baumann said he wrote to ter Stegen and expressed strong empathy, wishing him a speedy recovery.
- Baumann declined to discuss becoming Germany's No. 1, saying he is simply proud to likely be included in the squad.
- The Hoffenheim goalkeeper started all six World Cup qualifiers last summer during ter Stegen's previous absence and has 10 caps after serving as a reserve at the 2024 home tournament.