Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany win, five who flew under the radar | OneFootball

Germany’s 2-0 Nations League win over Serbia was Jürgen Klopp’s first victory and a glimpse of the aggressive, collective style he wants.

Florian Wirtz, Tom Bischof and Aleksandar Pavlovic dominated the reaction. Get German Football News highlights that five others also warranted attention.

Wirtz created the opener by hitting the post for Bischof to turn in, then scored the second with a tidy first touch and finish. He released Serge Gnabry and took the armband after half-time.

Maximilian Mittelstädt ran relentlessly at left-back, logging 106 touches, completing 92 per cent of 72 passes and creating three chances, with 0.37 xA and the assist for Wirtz’s goal.

At right-back, Philipp Treu fashioned four chances worth 0.66 xA, completed 94 per cent of 68 passes, won six of eight duels, also creating early openings for Pavlovic and Nick Woltemade.

Malick Thiaw was authoritative at centre-back, completing 96 per cent of 96 passes, winning 70 per cent of 10 ground duels and 75 per cent of eight aerials, plus three shots worth 0.26 xG.

Derry Scherhant attacked with intent, posting five shots worth 0.36 xG, 0.30 xA and 92 per cent passing, switching flanks after the interval and twice hitting the side netting.

Bambasé Conté packed his 14 minutes with 16 touches, two shots worth 0.24 xG and two successful dribbles from four, driving at a settled defence.

One comfortable win over a weakened Serbia fixes little, yet the breadth of contributions hands Klopp genuine competition for places after his first convincing display.

Source: Get German Football News

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