Sports · 23 September 2026

Klopp jokes about knowing more Dutch players than Xavi.

Germany's new coach Jürgen Klopp had a playful jab at Netherlands manager Xavi before their Nations League game. Klopp claimed he knows more Dutch players personally from his time managing Liverpool. He will face Xavi for the first time on Thursday in Amsterdam, with both coaches in their first match.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 September 2026 at 18:46

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