Jürgen Klopp earned his first victory as Germany's men's football coach, leading a squad of less-experienced players to a 2-0 win over Serbia in the Nations League.

Jürgen Klopp achieved his first win as Germany's men's football coach on Thursday, defeating Serbia 2-0 in a Nations League match in Munich. The victory followed a winless start to his tenure, which included a draw against the Netherlands and a loss to Greece. Klopp utilized a new starting lineup for the match, opting to field players who had not featured in his previous selections.

New players and tactical performance

The match featured debuts for goalkeeper Jonas Urbig and winger Derry Scherhant. Tom Bischof, a Bayern Munich teammate of Urbig, scored the opening goal after Florian Wirtz hit the post. Later in the game, Cologne winger Said El Mala, Brentford's Vitaly Janelt, and Celtic's Mika Baur also made their international debuts for Germany. Baur’s appearance marked him as the 1,000th player to represent the German men's national team. Klopp praised the team's defensive efforts and counter-pressing, noting that the squad executed his tactical approach effectively. Florian Wirtz, who scored Germany's second goal and served as captain during the match, was highlighted by Klopp for his performance.

Looking toward future tournaments

Klopp has utilized an extended international window to evaluate a wide pool of players, having named two separate squads for four fixtures. The coach emphasized that the team is currently in a phase of finding its footing rather than operating as a top-tier European side. The next match for Germany is scheduled for Sunday against Greece in Thessaloniki.