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Klopp and Xavi set for first clash in Nations League opener

Jurgen Klopp and Xavi will face each other for the first time as managers in Thursday's Nations League match between the Netherlands and Germany, according to Sports Mole.

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Jurgen Klopp will make his return to the dugout for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, as Germany take on the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, reports The Independent.

Both managers have confirmed their starting lineups for the showdown in Amsterdam, according to Sports Mole. Xavi, in charge of the Netherlands, and Klopp, leading Germany, have made bold selection decisions for the match.

This will be the first competitive meeting between the two coaches, with both aiming to start their Nations League campaigns with a win.

Sources

  1. The IndependentNetherlands vs Germany LIVE: Team news as Jurgen Klopp’s first game pits him against Xavi in Nations League (new window)independent.co.uk
  2. Sports MoleNetherlands vs. Germany confirmed lineups: Xavi, Jurgen Klopp make bold decisions for Nations League showdown (new window)sportsmole.co.uk