Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez praised captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of his potential 100th international cap against Serbia. The Dutch side aim to claim top spot in Nations League Group 2 following a dramatic second-half comeback against Greece.
Denzel Dumfries has laid down a challenge to his Netherlands team-mates as they look to end a defensive slump that has plagued their 2026 campaign. The Inter wing-back believes the Oranje must show more resilience at the back despite their recent attacking improvements under Xavi.
Florian Wirtz has opened up on the transformative impact of working under Jurgen Klopp on the international stage, credited a series of private conversations for his latest masterclass. The Liverpool playmaker looked back to his devastating best as Germany secured a victory over Serbia, flourishing in a system designed by a former Reds manager.
Florian Wirtz was Germany’s best player on the pitch in the 2-0 win against Serbia, with one goal and one assist. In England, however, his strong performance raised a few question marks.
Mika Baur made his debut against Serbia and at the same time became the DFB’s 1,000th international player. After the match, there was also special praise from Jürgen Klopp.
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