Jürgen Klopp jokingly claims he knows more Dutch players than Xavi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Jürgen Klopp remarked that he is more familiar with Dutch players than Xavi as Germany prepares for their Nations League match against the Netherlands. Klopp's comments came during a training session on September 22, ahead of his first match with Germany since taking over from Julian Nagelsmann. He highlighted his experience facing numerous Dutch internationals during his managerial career. The match, set in Amsterdam, carries significant expectations for Klopp as he aims to improve Germany's recent performance in international competitions.
- •Klopp takes charge of Germany's first match against the Netherlands.
- •He jokes about his familiarity with Dutch players compared to Xavi.
- •Germany faces pressure to perform under Klopp's leadership.
- •The match is part of the UEFA Nations League.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jürgen Klopp jokes about knowing more Dutch players than Xavi ahead of Netherlands tilt
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