Netherlands vs. Germany preview: Team news and predicted lineups | OneFootball

Jürgen Klopp begins his Germany tenure on Thursday with a Nations League trip to the Netherlands, first lineup in focus. According to BuLi News, he has named two squads, of 24 and 20 players, to cover four fixtures.

Both suffered early World Cup exits, Germany to Paraguay and the Netherlands on penalties. Xavi Hernandez has replaced Ronald Koeman. Germany are unbeaten in the last four meetings, winning two, the latest 1-0 via Jamie Leweling.

Klopp says he welcomes pressure, wants Germany judged by their play and accepts a lively start with limited time. He intends to keep in touch between camps and views defensive stability as the base for turning potential into quality.

The Netherlands are without Frenkie de Jong, Mats Wieffer, Ian Maatsen, Matthijs de Ligt, Jerdy Schouten and Xavi Simons. Donyell Malen and Justin Kluivert have withdrawn, with Mexx Meerdink and Guus Til called up.

Germany report no new injuries and will use a 24-man group for the first two 2026/27 Nations League games, starting in Amsterdam.

Klopp has confirmed Marc-André ter Stegen as his number one. Nathaniel Brown, Nico Schlotterbeck and Jonathan Tah look set to start, with Josha Vagnoman likely at right-back.

Joshua Kimmich will play centrally, likely with Felix Nmecha, and Jamal Musiala should be the 10. Karim Adeyemi could start on the right after a workload-related swap with Bayern’s Lennart Karl. The left looks between Kevin Schade and Chris Führich, with Serge Gnabry if fit.

Kai Havertz is set to lead the line, with Younes Ebnoutalib in reserve.

Source: BuLi News

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