Netherlands vs. Germany confirmed lineups: Xavi, Jurgen Klopp make bold decisions for Nations League showdown

By Oliver Thomas | 24 Sep 2026 18:38, Last updated: 24 Sep 2026 18:48

Jurgen Klopp has named his archetypal starting lineup arsenic Germany caput manager for tonight’s UEFA Nations League showdown with the Netherlands successful Amsterdam.

Back successful absorption implicit 2 years aft ending his legendary spell astatine Liverpool, Klopp has opted for a 4-2-3-1 enactment with skipper Joshua Kimmich selected arsenic a midfielder alternatively than a right-back, wherever helium played nether predecessor Julian Nagelsmann.

Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha volition nexus arms with Kimmich successful the mediate of the pitch, arsenic Bayern Munich prima Jamal Musiala operates successful the fig 10 role.

Despite the awesome signifier of uncapped Eintracht Frankfurt guardant Younes Ebnoutalib, who has scored 5 goals successful arsenic galore games this season, Arsenal’s Kai Havertz volition pb the line, with Karim Adeyemi and Kevin Schade chosen to supply enactment from retired wide.

In defence, Freiburg’s Philipp Treu volition marque his afloat planetary debut for Germany astatine right-back, joining Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck and Nathaniel Brown successful a backmost 4 protecting caller No.1 goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

The likes of Serge Gnabry, Nadiem Amiri, Anton Stach and Chris Fuhrich volition statesman arsenic substitutes, portion Florian Wirtz, Nick Woltemade, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Said El Mala are among those who volition not beryllium progressive aft being named successful the 2nd radical for fixtures adjacent month.

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