Germany-Holland Nations League: Klopp leading Germany, debut against Xavi

Germany against Holland, Jurgen Klopp against Xavi. The Nations League match scheduled for tomorrow in Amsterdam will see the debut of two dominant figures in world football of the first quarter of a century, both with a difficult task. "Nervous about the debut? I haven't had time to be nervous in these three days," said the former Liverpool manager in the press conference the day before, in which he also urged his team to exploit the strength of the collective, a mantra of his, to bring out the quality of the individuals.

"We have exceptional talents," said Klopp.

All the players in the squad have often exceeded expectations at their respective clubs, but when was the last time that happened to the national team? We're looking for a way to succeed together and if we can do that we can create moments where we surpass ourselves." Klopp also denied that the players don't care about performing at their best level: "Believe me, they care a lot, it means everything to them."

Klopp has recalled Marc-André ter Stegen to the team and he will be the starting goalkeeper against Xavi's Netherlands, with whom he won the Champions League in 2015. "It will be really special," the goalkeeper said of meeting his former partner. Xavi is a very important person in my life. We get along very well."