Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has backed Marc-Andre ter Stegen after the goalkeeper suffered another injury setback, describing the situation as "incredibly bitter" as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup continues.
German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has left Manchester City to join Premier League side Nottingham Forest on permanent move.
Manuel Neuer insisted he is “in no rush" to make a decision on his Bayern Munich future after the champions earned a 3-1 win against St Pauli, with the veteran goalkeeper also reiterating that he will not return to the German national team.
Serge Gnabry was at the heart of Germany's emphatic 6-0 victory over Slovakia, leading the team's resurgence in attacking brilliance and helping restore optimism among fans.
Bayern Munich have received encouraging news after Aleksandar Pavlovic's early withdrawal for Germany, with Julian Nagelsmann confirming that the midfielder's knock in the 6-0 win over Slovakia was not serious.
A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.