Last-Gasp Gakpo Strike Snatches Dutch Draw to Sour Klopp Debut
- On Thursday, Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo scored a stoppage-time volley to secure a 1-1 draw against Germany in their UEFA Nations League opener at the Johan Cruyff Arena, denying Germany coach Jurgen Klopp a debut victory.
- Both nations entered the fixture seeking revitalization under new leadership after disappointing round-of-32 World Cup exits, with Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez managing his first match and Klopp overseeing Germany for the first time.
- Germany took a 32nd-minute lead through Felix Nmecha, while the Netherlands saw captain Virgil van Dijk's 16th-minute header ruled out following a VAR review for a foul by Brian Brobbey, Netherlands striker.
- Injuries sidelined Germany forward Kai Havertz and midfielder Jamal Musiala, while Brobbey also left the field early in a bruising contest that featured scuffles and physical tension between the rivals.
- Klopp's unconventional strategy for this international window involves evaluating 44 players across two squads to manage workloads and build depth before Germany hosts Greece on Saturday to continue their Nations League campaign.
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Klopp and Xavi Hernández began their stage as pickers with a tie in the League of Nations, in a very intense match
National coach Xavi's intentions were clearly visible against Germany. A first glimpse of the potential of a younger generation was also seen, with debutants Ruben van Bommel and Mexx Meerdink.
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Independent EspañolGermany started a new era on Thursday under Jürgen Klopp, Erling Haaland scored two goals for Norway and Cristiano Ronaldo is still in force with Portugal in the League of Nations.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Young-ho = Jürgen Klopp (Germany), who leads the German national football team, and Xavi Hernandez (S...), who took the helm of the Dutch national football team
The Netherlands and Germany drew 1-1 in Amsterdam in a match from the first round of Group 2 in League A of the Nations League. The match was played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, and the hosts equalized with a goal in the 92nd minute. The Netherlands were the first to put the ball in the net. In the 12th minute, Tijani Reinders crossed from a corner and Virgil van Dijk intercepted the ball. However, the goal was disallowed after a VAR review due to…
In his debut as a Bundestrainer Jürgen Klopp experiences a late neck blow. The DFB stars show light and shadow. The individual criticism.
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