Stegen's wavering performance – German side ratings after 1-1 in Amsterdam

Germany had to settle for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in Amsterdam in Jürgen Klopp's Nations‑League debut after a late equaliser. Felix Nmecha put the German side ahead in the 32nd minute, but Cody Gakpo scored the equaliser in stoppage time. The individual ratings of the DFB‑team show a mixed picture.

Early lead through Nmecha

Felix Nmecha, who gave the DFB‑team the 1:0 lead in the 32nd minute, received a rating of 3 for it. His short‑range shot made the Dutch briefly flinch, although the German midfield often appeared disoriented as the game progressed. Nmecha's strike remained Germany's only goal.

Gakpo's late equaliser

In the second half the Netherlands created several good chances, until Cody Gakpo scored the deserved equaliser in the 90+2 minute. The late goal forced the match to end in a draw and dampened the early euphoria in Amsterdam. Gakpo's strike secured a point for the Dutch.

Individual rating: Ter Stegen in focus

Marc‑Andre Ter Stegen was appointed by Jürgen Klopp as the provisional first‑choice goalkeeper, but his performance swung between disastrous and outstanding. After corners the 34‑year‑old keeper showed major problems with box control and was involved in the goals conceded in the 12th and 62nd minutes; both goals came after Dutch fouls. Despite four strong saves in the second half (Dumfries 60., Meerdink 62., Meerdink 73., Lang 89.) he received a rating of 3.5.

Philipp Treu, the only debutant, started straight in the lineup and showed himself engaged on the right flank. Before the 1:0 he set up Adeyemi with a low pass, after which Nmecha scored the goal. In positional play Treu occasionally appeared disoriented, also due to the overall weak defensive cover of the German side; he received a rating of 3.

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In central defence, Jonathan Tah partnered with Nico Schlotterbeck to form the duo favoured by Jürgen Klopp. Tah initially struggled against Brian Brobbey, but he made him stumble in the 11th minute and later received a handball for a long‑range shot by Tijjani Reijnders. His performance was rated 4, while Schlotterbeck showed minor lapses, including a loss of possession in his own box, and also received a rating of 4.

In midfield, Nathaniel Brown showed offensive initiative, perfectly feeding Adeyemi in the 38th minute, but the striker completely missed the chance. Brown lost track of Gakpo during the late equaliser. Karim Adeyemi started on the right wing, was involved in the 1:0, but after a perfect pass from Brown he missed the big chance for 2:0 and received a rating of 4. Joshua Kimmich moved from right‑back back into the central role, delivered good passes but also failed to provide sufficient defensive cover, and got a rating of 3. Nadiem Amiri replaced Jamal Musiala, who withdrew due to thigh problems, rarely touched the ball, but received a rating of 4.

Kai Havertz only came into play in the 22nd minute after a hard tackle from Quinten Timber, but he could not find his rhythm and received a rating of 4. Kevin Schade, in his sixth international, was substituted in the 64th minute and also received a rating of 4. The assessment reflects the overall mixed performance of the DFB‑team.

Next Sunday the DFB‑team will face Greece in Augsburg, followed by a home match against Serbia in Munich and the away return leg against Greece. These fixtures offer the chance to address the weaknesses that were evident in Amsterdam.