Ter Stegen picks up injury with Germany

FC Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen, who is on international duty with Germany ahead of the 2016 Euros, which begin today, has picked up a cervical injury and did not train with the rest of his team-mates on Thursday.

Even though Neuer is the first-choice goalkeeper, the injury to the Culé is a concern for the German Federation, even though it is only slight.

The press note issued by Germany speaks of a «slight blockage in the cervical area» and the goalkeeper is under observation. Germany make their start in the competition against Ukrania on Sunday.

On another subject, Ter Stegen spoke optimistically of his situation at Barcelona: «I played very important matches at the end of the season, including the last two do-or-die fixtures in the Liga, when we had an advantage of only one point, and I played the Copa del Rey final. Even if you only focus on the negative side, my situation is not untenable and you cannot say I will not be able to continue like this,» the player concluded.