Germany Await Musiala and Havertz MRI Results After Netherlands Draw
Germany will await MRI results on Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz after Jürgen Klopp’s first match in charge ended in a 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam.
Felix Nmecha put Germany ahead before half-time, but Cody Gakpo struck in the 92nd minute to deny Klopp an opening victory. Greece now lead Group A2 after beating Serbia, leaving both Germany and the Dutch playing catch-up.
How Klopp’s debut unfolded
- Germany suffered an early setback in the warm-up when Musiala was removed from the starting side with a muscle problem.
- Nmecha then gave the visitors a first-half advantage as Germany made a forceful start against their long-standing rivals.
- Havertz, the Arsenal forward, was forced off around the half-hour mark after taking a heavy challenge.
- Germany showed signs of Klopp’s pressing approach, but found it harder to keep the ball under Dutch pressure after the interval.
- Gakpo, of Liverpool, levelled deep into added time to secure a point for the Netherlands.
Klopp: Germany can improve on the ball
Klopp praised the commitment and several individual displays from his players, while accepting that his new team must become sharper technically.
“There is a long list of positives,” Klopp said. “I was extremely pleased with many of the individual performances and with the passion we showed. We can certainly play better football.”
He said Germany had made the contest tougher for themselves at times, forcing the players into a huge physical effort. “I would have loved the win, but I can live with the point,” he added.
Injury concern before Greece test
Klopp confirmed that Musiala and Havertz were undergoing scans, with a diagnosis expected later in the evening. He admitted the pair were unlikely to be available again during this international window, but hoped neither issue would prove serious.
Germany return to action against Greece on Sunday, when Klopp will seek his first win as national-team boss. The quick turnaround comes after what he called a demanding night in Amsterdam, but also gives Germany an immediate chance to respond in Group A2.
