The former Bayern Munich goalkeeper has applauded the current Gladbach shot stopper, and considers him on par with Manuel Neuer.
Having made a serious impact in his team’s tie against Bayern Munich on Friday, January 20, Monchengladbach keeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has gathered praise from Sepp Maier. The Bayern’s legendary shot-stopper reckons that Stegen
is one of the best goalkeepers in the country, and undoubtedly stands on par with Manuel Neuer.
Both the goalkeepers faced each other on Friday and Stegen came out to be the best after staying unbeaten for 76 minutes before allowing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bastian-Schweinsteiger-c7374 to score a consolation for the Bavarian giants.
Maier stated that the Foals’ keeper was excellent throughout the course of the game and certainly is the peer to Manuel Neuer. He opined that the shot-stopper will definitely be a direct replacement to the current Germany international.
Maier believes that the only difference between the two individuals is Neuer’s experience at the highest stage.
The former West http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 international insisted that Stegen has developed into an outstanding player for the Foals and must be considered for national team. He mentioned that the 19-years-old lacks experience, but two more seasons
at the Borussia-Park could help Stegen achieve new heights in what seems to be a promising career in the offering.
While talking to sports website, Bild.com, the 67-year-old further insisted:
"Marc is virtually on par with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-Neuer-c23424. Neuer has just preceded him, he plays for Bayern and can distinguish himself internationally. [Ter Stegen] is now a great goalkeeper."
Stegen got through the Gladbach’s youth ranks in 2009 and having impressed while playing for the club’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Junior-c20060 side, earned his first team call-up in 2010. The teenager has so far made 20 league appearances for the Foals, and recently
earned himself a call-up into Germany’s U-21 side.
On the other hand, Neuer is into his first year at the Allianz-Arena, and so far has started in every league game for his new employers. He agreed to a move from Schalke where he spent nearly two decades, but was unable to win
any major trophy with the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues.
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