Klopp's Germany debut ends in late Netherlands draw

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Jurgen Klopp's first match as Germany manager ended 1-1 against the Netherlands in the Nations League.

Jurgen Klopp took charge of Germany for the first time on Thursday in a Nations League match against the Netherlands. Felix Nmecha's first-half goal put Germany ahead, but Cody Gakpo scored a stoppage-time volley to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw. Klopp had been unveiled as Germany's new manager in July after leaving Liverpool, with both nations seeking to rebuild following disappointing World Cup campaigns. Xavi Hernández is leading the Netherlands through a similar revival project.

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• Jürgen Klopp starts Germany job with shaky Netherlands drawA late Netherlands goal denied Jürgen Klopp a win in his first match as Germany coach. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss has big ambitions, but the game showed he's going to need more time to achieve them.DW News · 24 Sept, 23:16
• How Jurgen Klopp fared on his return: Fresh squad approach pays off and why he will already empathise with club managers as Germany are saved by technology he wants to scrap!KIERAN GILL: Jurgen Klopp missed out on his first win as Germany manager with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scoring the stoppage-time volley which denied him.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 23:06
• Late Gakpo strike denies Klopp winning start with GermanyCody Gakpo hit a stoppage-time volley to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying Jurgen Klopp victory in his first match as Germany boss.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 23:00
• Jurgen Klopp denied debut Germany win as former player Cody Gakpo strikes lateNetherlands 1-1 Germany: Gakpo haunted his former Liverpool manager in stoppage time to cancel out Felix Nmecha’s controversial openerIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 22:26
• Gakpo denies Klopp perfect start as Xavi’s Netherlands rescue draw against GermanyJürgen Klopp had predicted his bow as Germany manager could be wild, a trait he would accept as long as his team looked lively. He got both in a strange, frayed and at times alarmingly pinball-like game that ended with a dramatic Netherlands equaliser and mounting injury worries. Felix Nmecha’s first-half goal, scored to the chagrin of opponents who felt play should have stopped with Brian Brobbey requiring treatment, seemed to have provided an early shot of positivity. But a brilliant added-time strike from Cody Gakpo, volleyed in from Ruben van Bommel’s delicious cross, earned the home…Guardian Sport · 24 Sept, 21:59
• Cody Gakpo denies Jurgen Klopp victory on return in controversial Germany vs Netherlands drawNETHERLANDS 1-1 GERMANY: Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp looked to be on the way to a perfect start to life with his nation only for a late Cody Gakpo goal to see a share of the spoilsMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 21:48
• Netherlands vs Germany LIVE: Team news as Jurgen Klopp’s first game pits him against Xavi in Nations LeagueKlopp returns to the dugout for the first time since his Liverpool exit in 2024Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 17:36
• Virgil van Dijk didn't like Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool rule he's introduced for GermanyVirgil van Dijk publicly addressed a rule Jurgen Klopp has implemented with GermanyMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 16:01
• What has Jurgen Klopp said about Liverpool return? Everything we know about future plansJurgen Klopp is back in management more than two years after stepping down as Liverpool bossMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 16:00
• Why Jurgen Klopp is ready to revive German football: Liverpool legend has found his mojo and is already ripping up the rulebook - now, his old club will hope he can kickstart Florian Wirtz's careerWith his old pet peeve of international bosses overworking his Liverpool players during the international window, Klopp has opted for a different approach.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 11:09
• Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Virgil van Dijk row as tension reaches new heightsVirgil van Dijk is set for a reunion with Jurgen Klopp tonight as Germany face the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations LeagueMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 10:22
• Liverpool latest: Van Dijk promises to defeat Klopp in first Germany matchSky Sports Football · 24 Sept, 09:30
• Germany, Netherlands and France: New European managers make their debutsLike France under Zinédine Zidane, Germany and the Netherlands are entering new eras with their new managers. Both the Netherlands and Germany exited the World Cup frustrated following painful eliminations. Both nations are rebuilding and will face each other in the Nations League opener. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has made no secret of his desire to reach the highly symbolic milestone of scoring 1,000 goals for his national team, although he insists that this is "not an obsession".France 24 · 24 Sept, 07:12
• Revealed: Jurgen Klopp's list of four rules for Germany's stars in his first managerial job since leaving Liverpool - with WAGs told to stay away, barbers BANNED and new professional standardsKlopp will take charge of Germany for the first time on Thursday when they face the Netherlands in the Nations League, after being unveiled as the new national team boss in July.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 22:07
• Netherlands v Germany: Klopp and Xavi begin revival projects with derbyKlopp, with Germany, and Xavi, with the Netherlands, face each other in Nations League after disappointing World Cup for both countries Before the latest instalment of a time-honoured international rivalry gearing up for two distinct new beginnings, Jürgen Klopp could not resist sprinkling a little of the old mischief. “The good thing is that we both have the exact same situation,” he said of Xavi Hernández, his counterpart when Germany visit the Netherlands on Thursday night. “We met on Monday and play on Thursday. And the coach knows the players from television. I actually know more of the…The Guardian · 23 Sept, 18:50
• The best manager in international football? Have your say ahead of Jurgen Klopp debutJurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane will begin their spells in international management with Germany and France respectively as the quality of bosses continues to riseMirror Sport · 23 Sept, 11:43
• Jurgen Klopp introduces 4 new rules as ex-Liverpool boss lays down the law to Germany starsFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is set to oversee his first game as Germany head coach over the international break and he has already cracked the whip with his new sideMirror Sport · 23 Sept, 11:10
• Germany's saviour? How Klopp is looking to turn fortunes aroundAs Jurgen Klopp prepares for his first game as Germany manager, BBC Sport looks at how is trying to turn their fortunes around.BBC News · 23 Sept, 08:00

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