Jurgen Klopp has suffered his first defeat as Germany head coach after a historic 1-0 UEFA Nations League loss against Greece. Dimitris Kourbelis struck a late deflected winner in Augsburg, punishing the hosts for their lack of conviction despite dominating possession.
Pedro Neto hailed Portugal's defensive grit after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League. The winger highlighted his side's tactical maturity and swift response to conceding as the driving forces behind a crucial win in Group A4.
Jurgen Klopp has launched a passionate defence of his experimental selection methods following Germany's unexpected defeat to Greece. The former Liverpool manager faced immediate scrutiny after his home debut ended in a historic loss, but he remains adamant that his radical approach is the only way forward for the national team.
Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel has insisted his side will not abandon their proactive playing style when hosting Zinedine Zidane's France. Following an impressive 2-0 victory over Italy, the manager maintains absolute confidence in his squad's tactical intelligence and execution.
France head coach Zinedine Zidane recalled his playing days against Mark van Bommel ahead of Les Bleus' UEFA Nations League match against Belgium. The Frenchman joked about receiving kicks from the former midfielder while evaluating Kevin De Bruyne and the Red Devils' squad quality.
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken and players Andreas Schjelderup and Fredrik Aursnes expressed deep disappointment following a 2-1 Nations League loss to Portugal. The Norwegian camp insisted the result was unfair after dominating possession and chance creation in Oslo.
