Nations League: Netherlands launch campaign against Germany with Xavi's debut
The Dutch face Germany on Thursday night in the Nations League, a match that marks Xavi Hernández's debut as Oranje manager, according to VoetbalNieuws.
The Dutchman begins a new Nations League campaign this week with a showdown against Germany. The match, played Thursday evening at home, also marks Xavi Hernández's debut as coach of Oranje, according to VoetbalNieuws. The former FC Barcelona coach, appointed to lead the national team, will take charge of his first match against the Mannschaft, FCUpdate also reports.
A beginners' duel
This opening-day matchup indeed pits two novice head coaches against each other. On the Dutch side, Xavi Hernández takes charge, while Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool coach, also makes his debut on the Germany bench, FCUpdate reports. The match will therefore provide the opportunity to see these two managers launch their respective tenures in a high-intensity setting.
Match time and venue
The match takes place at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, VoetbalNieuws specifies. The other sources consulted, such as Voetbal International, VoetbalPrimeur and 90min, confirm that the match will take place this week, without, however, providing any further details on the time or venue.
TV and streaming coverage
Supporters will be able to watch the match live on television and via streaming, as several outlets highlight. VoetbalNieuws is even offering to act as a TV guide for the occasion, while 90min explains how to watch the match live. FCUpdate notes that the match will be broadcast live, but does not mention a specific channel. Viewers will therefore need to check their listings to find the exact channel carrying the match.
