DFB team press votes praise Wirtz after first Klopp win

After the 2-0 victory of the German national team against Serbia in the Nations League, the DFB team press conference celebrated Jürgen Klopp's first win as head coach and highlighted Florian Wirtz as an outstanding performer. Here he celebrates with Tom Bischof over his goal that decided the match.

Klopp thrilled by first win

The 59-year-old coach gushed after the match: “That goes into my archive. We’ll make a video with it now.” He emphasized that the counter‑pressing “went through the roof today” and that it confirms his football philosophy. The win followed a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands and a 0-1 loss to Greece, which had not brought a triumph so far.

Klopp added that the moment had come at the right time and that the squad now displayed the desired level. His words underline that the team, after the previous results, finally achieved the hoped‑for breakthrough.

International media praise Germany

The international press reacted enthusiastically. “Sportski zurnal” wrote that Germany had routinely beaten Serbia 2‑0. The “Guardian” described the success as sovereign and highlighted that Wirtz was hardly stoppable.

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“The Times” praised the “strong embrace for Florian Wirtz” and emphasized that his goal secured Klopp's first win. “” noted that the high pressing and the quick attacks reminded of Klopp's “Heavy‑Metal‑Football”.

Other voices such as “” and “” noted that the German team was clearly superior and that Bischof and Wirtz had brought about the decision. The Austrian papers “Kronen Zeitung”, “Kurier” and “Blick” also celebrated the first DFB win under Klopp.

Nick Woltemade, who came on for Germany in the match, was also mentioned by the media, with his background from Juventus highlighted. The combination of Wirtz's goal and Bischof's support was portrayed as the key factor of the victory.

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The success strengthens the German nation and currently gives fans reason for optimism. The positive feedback from the press shows that the team is once again in the international spotlight.