Klopp’s opening FIFA window splits fortunes as Wirtz shines and Kimmich falters
Jürgen Klopp’s inaugural FIFA window with Germany ended in stark contrast: a win, two draws and a loss across four Nations League matches, while Florian Wirtz emerged as a standout and Joshua Kimmich appeared vulnerable. The side gathered five points to sit third in Group 2 of League A, trailing the Netherlands and Greece, each on eight.
Mixed results in the FIFA window
Klopp initially called up 44 players, split into two groups, and warned that November’s squad would be trimmed to 23 or 24. The Data Fifa schedule produced a win over Serbia, a goalless draw with Greece and defeats to the Netherlands, leaving the Germans with a mixed record.
In the league table, Germany’s five points placed them behind the Dutch and Greek sides, who both lead with eight points, confirming a precarious position in the Nations League.
Standout performers and concerns
Philipp Treu, a 25‑year‑old right‑back from Freiburg, earned his first call‑up, started all three games and played the full ninety minutes, receiving public praise from Klopp despite not being in the initial list.
Florian Wirtz of Liverpool rediscovered form, scoring and assisting in the victory over Serbia and captaining the draw with Greece, impressing despite club difficulties. Tom Bischof, 21, debuted for the senior side, netting against Serbia and earning Klopp’s commendation for his midfield partnership with Aleksandar Pavlovic.
Derry Scherhant, a 23‑year‑old forward from Freiburg, contributed offensively in both the Greece draw and the Serbian win. Conversely, captain Joshua Kimmich was shifted to midfield, struggled against the Netherlands and Greece, and now faces a possible loss of his starting berth.
Lennart Karl, 18, was substituted early against Greece and remained on the bench for the Serbian match. Jonathan Burkardt started versus Greece, saw a VAR‑cancelled goal and was withdrawn at the 63‑minute mark, registering only one shot on target in three games.
Nadiem Amiri started against the Netherlands but failed to create a clear chance and may be omitted from the November list. Felix Keidel, called up for the second group, did not feature at all and was told he sits low in the hierarchy.