In the opening match of the UEFA Nations League group stage, Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands away from home. Following the match, Ter Stegen was interviewed by Spanish sports television channel Teledeporte, where he discussed his return to the national team, his ambitions to become the primary goalkeeper, and Barcelona's current situation.

Marc, how do you feel about returning to the national team after so long?

Ter Stegen: I feel fantastic. When I first came back, I was more proud of how far I've come. I've been through a lot of difficulties in recent years, and now I'm very happy to be back here, training with my teammates every day.

This is Jürgen Klopp's first match as Germany's coach. What's your take on the team's performance? What changes has the new head coach brought?

Ter Stegen: I think we only had three days to train together, so there's still plenty of room for improvement. However, we now have a foundation that we can continue to build on. Everyone fought hard away from home, and we came close to winning the match in the Netherlands—it was unfortunate. But we can continue to build on this foundation. I think it's a very solid one, and we'll see what happens next.

You've been recalled to the national team squad. I imagine you're hoping to remain a regular starter and secure the number one goalkeeper position for Germany, right?

Ter Stegen: My goal has always been to be the number one goalkeeper. I want to always be in peak condition and perform at the level required. Today was also a good opportunity to prove myself again. I still have a lot to improve, and I need to adapt to the coach's demands. But I think everyone showed great fighting spirit today.

One last question—what are your thoughts on Barcelona right now? They seem unstoppable.

Ter Stegen: Yes, as you say, they're unstoppable at the moment, and I hope they continue like this. They're working very hard under Hans-Flick. Although I'm no longer there, I of course always wish them the best. I'm now playing for another club and very focused on my own work, but I always follow their performances. I'm very happy to see them playing so well.

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