New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has wasted no time contacting Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk as he prepares for a daunting opening fixture. The former Barcelona boss faces an immediate trial by fire against Jurgen Klopp's Germany side.
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has broken his silence regarding his recovery from the ankle injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup. The 26-year-old missed the entire pre-season and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup defeat to Bayern Munich but expressed optimism that his return to action will not take much longer.
Jurgen Klopp has officially clocked in for his first day at the office as Germany’s new head coach, bringing an end to the transition period following his appointment. The former Liverpool manager visited the DFB headquarters in Frankfurt to outline his immediate priorities and long-term vision for the national team.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has provided a glimpse into the buzzing atmosphere within the Germany camp following the landmark appointment of Jurgen Klopp. The former Liverpool and BVB icon has been appointed to take charge of the national team, sparking a fresh wave of optimism across the country.
Jurgen Klopp has been warned that he will get no special treatment as head coach of Germany, with Dietmar Hamann telling GOAL that the former Liverpool manager’s “honeymoon period” will last “one game”. The enigmatic 59-year-old has returned to the dugout for the first time since bidding an emotional farewell to Anfield in the summer of 2024.
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