According to reports, Ter Stegen, who was sidelined for months, is now training with high intensity and motivation, ready to return. Hansi Flick has stated that Ter Stegen’s participation depends on his own feeling, but recent training sessions indicate that the goalkeeper will soon receive medical clearance.

Ter Stegen, who suffered a torn right knee tendon in a match against Villarreal early in the season, has only played in six La Liga matches and one Champions League game. Initially, it was thought he would be out until next season, but his rapid recovery in seven months has brought him back to full fitness. However, reclaiming his spot from Wojciech Szczęsny, the Polish goalkeeper who has performed well after settling into the team, will be challenging for Ter Stegen. Flick has repeatedly emphasized that Ter Stegen is the team’s number one, but Szczęsny will only be benched in case of injury or suspension.

Ter Stegen is highly motivated to play in the potential Champions League final in Munich and the UEFA Nations League semi-finals, where he will be Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper following Manuel Neuer’s retirement.

Flick is expected to call up the entire squad, including injured players, for the final, but Ter Stegen, with medical clearance, will be on the bench alongside Iñaki Peña. If Barcelona wins, he will lift the trophy as captain. Flick’s decision to choose between Szczęsny and Ter Stegen as the starting goalkeeper after the final will be a major challenge.