Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has said he thinks Manuel Neuer was "inappropriate" to question his comments regarding a desire to play more frequently for the Germany national team.
Ter Stegen recently said it was a "blow" to sit out the two UEFA 2020 European Championship qualifying games against Netherlands and Northern Ireland. The remarks prompted a response from Neuer, with the Bayern Munich 'keeper saying the Barcelona man's comments were misplaced and disrespectful to others fighting to start.
Speaking in Germany ahead of the Blaugrana's UEFA Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, Ter Stegen was asked about the situation and defended his position, per Sam Marsden of ESPN FC:
"There's competition for places and every player wants to play.