Klopp and Xavi begin new eras in Netherlands vs Germany

Two coaching revivals collide as Klopp's Germany visit Xavi's Netherlands in the Nations League.

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What happened. Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández are set to face each other for the first time as international coaches when Germany visit the Netherlands in the Nations League on Thursday. Both are tasked with reviving their national teams after disappointing World Cup campaigns.

• Klopp took the Germany job in July and has been in energetic form since.
• Xavi was appointed Netherlands coach and is less familiar with his squad.
• Klopp joked he knows more Dutch players personally than Xavi does.

“The good thing is that we both have the exact same situation.”

— Jürgen Klopp

The match marks the start of new projects for both coaches as they aim to rebuild after World Cup setbacks.

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