Klopp jokes he knows more Dutch players than Xavi before Germany’s Nations League trip to the Netherlands | OneFootball

Jürgen Klopp will take charge of Germany for the first time on Thursday away to the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League, and he lightened the mood with a playful line about Xavi Hernández.

According to BuLi News, Klopp told reporters on Wednesday: "I know more of the Dutch players personally than Xavi does. Whether that's an advantage, I don't know, but it's a fact nonetheless." The quip drew laughter.

The Netherlands also have a new coach, with Xavi Hernández replacing Ronald Koeman.

Asked about his line-up and approach for Thursday, the 59-year-old kept his cards close to his chest.

"It's clear that we want to play good football. But we also want to be a little surprising," Klopp said, adding that the Netherlands are in a similar position.

Source: BuLi News

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