Klopp hints at Xavi during press conference in Amsterdam

Jürgen Klopp refused during the press conference in Amsterdam to reveal who will be Germany’s right‑back at the Nations League meeting with the Oranje, and he winked at the Oranje head coach Xavi. He said he is looking forward to the encounter with the Dutch national team.

Question about the German right‑back

At the final press conference, Klopp was asked whether Josha Vagnoman or Philipp Treu would take the right‑back position against the Oranje. He laughed and asked: “Can they sleep tonight if they still don’t know?” then he continued: “Has Xavi already announced his lineup? We are still waiting for that.”

Klopp emphasized that he is not yet nervous about his official debut as head coach of Die Mannschaft, but that there is a positive tension. He praised the players’ form and their impression during the training sessions, and mentioned Josha Kimmich (red.) as a possible candidate.

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The German coach also spoke about his good memories of the Amsterdam stadium and his enthusiasm for the atmosphere surrounding the match. He concluded that the past few days have gone to his satisfaction.

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