Klopp's debut hit by Musiala injury in Nations League warm‑up

At the Johan Cruyff Arena, the German squad gathered for a pre‑match warm‑up when Jamal Musiala winced and clutched his thigh. The Bayern Munich forward was ruled out on the spot, a blow to Jürgen Klopp’s first appearance as manager of Alemania.

Last‑minute injury forces reshuffle

According to ANNA SZILAGYI of EFE, Musiala suffered the problem during the precalentamiento and was omitted as a precaution. Klopp immediately named Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri, 29, in the starting XI. In the 30th minute, fellow Bayern attacker Kai Havertz also withdrew, with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Younes Ebnoutalib taking his place.

Confirmed line‑ups for the clash

The German line‑up listed Ter Stegen; Treu, Tah, N. Schlotterbeck and Brown; Kimmich, F. Nmecha and Amiri; Adeyemi, Havertz and Schade. The Dutch side, led by debutant coach Xavi Hernández, fielded Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk and Van de Ven; Timber, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Summerville, Brobbey and Gakpo.

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Klopp, who succeeded Julian Nagelsmann in July, entered his first match in the Group 2 (Liga A) of the Nations League against the Países side. The encounter marks Xavi’s inaugural appearance as the Netherlands manager, adding further intrigue to the fixture.

Medical staff confirmed Musiala will undergo further tests in the coming hours to gauge the exact extent of the muscular issue. The short‑term ruling out leaves Germany without one of its most promising young talents for the opening Nations League encounter.

Klopp expects a smooth debut against the Netherlands

The setback underscores the challenges Klopp faces in his debut, with the German side now missing key attacking options. How the reshuffled line‑up performs will shape Germany’s early fortunes in the competition.