On September 25 at 02:45 CEST, Germany will play the Netherlands in the first match of the UEFA Nations League group stage. Ahead of the match, German goalkeeper M. ter Stegen held a press conference. Below is the second part of his remarks.

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Marc, I believe you just became a father of three and you're in excellent physical condition. You are Germany's number one goalkeeper. How are you viewing life at this moment?

Yes, I feel very happy. As I mentioned in my recent posts, seeing how things have developed over the past few months makes me genuinely proud. Yes, I'm doing the job I love most, and I have a healthy family, which I believe is more important than anything else. This is an amazing time in my life and I'm enjoying it 100%. As I just said, what matters most to me is my family's health. With that, I believe you have every possibility. If you can make a living doing what you love most, it's hard to be in a better situation.

Hello Marc, I'd like to know what fans and spectators can expect from this young German team. What key points or qualities has the coach emphasized that he wants to see from you?

Yes, unfortunately we haven't had much training time, including before tomorrow's match. Of course we'll try to focus on certain key topics and hope to implement them immediately on the pitch as a team. Can we do it perfectly in every phase of the game? That may not be possible, but we'll try our best. That's the commitment he wants, the energy he wants, and I think everyone here understands the style of play he wants the team to show. So we need to give our all, do everything we can to adapt to it quickly, and hopefully get a good result tomorrow, which is what everyone wants to see most.

Hello Marc, an experienced goalkeeper like you must have a precise assessment of your own skills and physical condition. Can you tell us how much your competitive form has recovered after a period away? Are you at your peak now, or how long will it take to return to your best form? How do you notice this—through saves, data, or instinct?

Yes, in one sense, your own physical feeling helps guide you and tells you whether you're ready to return. For me, I needed to regain my confidence through playing. As I just said: is everything perfect now? Maybe not perfect, but I think I'm at a very good level now and I'm very clear about where I want to get to. In this process, of course there are still some details I need to improve, which is completely normal, but these will gradually improve in every match.

What's great about this is that I've found a new home here. I can train every day and play every three or four days, which helps me develop continuously. Really, no matter how old you are, the principle is the same: you always try to push past your limits. Yes, it feels amazing and comfortable to be back on the pitch and show my strength.

Marc, you've been M. Neuer's backup goalkeeper on the national team for a long time. Have you been in contact with him since you were officially confirmed as the number one goalkeeper? Has he congratulated you or sent you a message?

No, not at all. He just became a father of two, so I should congratulate him too. I haven't congratulated him yet, actually. Sorry, I overlooked that. But no, we met once during a holiday break, but that was quite a while ago. I think it was even before the World Cup started. So it's been a while now.

Anyway, yes, for me, staying healthy and continuing to play are good things. And that's what I genuinely wish for him too—that he'll succeed in the final chapter of his career. I don't know if this will be his farewell, but based on what your media has reported, it seems to be heading in that direction. Yes, he's a legend of German football, and I have great respect for his contributions to German football.

Ajax has received a lot of attention in Germany. How have you experienced this club, and how do you feel connected to it in such a short time? Will you bring J. Brandt back to the national team in the future? He's off to a great start at Ajax...

Yes, I have to say that as far as I know, the club's development over the past few years hasn't gone as it should, and now the club is trying to change many things by bringing in new personnel, making adjustments, and so on. Yes, I think this season's goal is to compete for the league title again and show that we're ready for that. I believe we've signed some excellent players who can and should bring high quality to the team. Of course, this takes time to adapt; it always does.

But overall, I'm very happy, especially seeing how quickly J. Brandt has adapted and impressed from the start. Of course, ultimately this isn't my decision, but I believe the coach has definitely put him on the watch list, just like other German players who are performing excellently. As we just discussed, ultimately only performances on the pitch matter, and those will be noticed everywhere. I think what J. Brandt needs most right now is to maintain this excellent form after the break, and then we'll see how things develop in the future.

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