Jurgen Klopp has at last claimed his first victory in charge of Germany, as his team defeated Serbia in the Nations League in Munich. Following a draw with the Netherlands and a loss to Greece in his first two fixtures, Klopp guided a heavily rotated side to a win.
Germany asserted themselves through goals from Tom Bischof and Florian Wirtz, with the Liverpool midfielder delivering one of the most impressive displays of the evening.
Klopp savours first Germany victory
Bischof broke the deadlock after Wirtz had already hit the post, handing Germany the opening goal they had been pressing for. Wirtz then extended the lead with a superb first touch inside the penalty area, carving out the space required to convert.
The outcome delivered Klopp his first win from three matches since he took over Germany. His side had earlier been held by the Netherlands before falling to defeat against Greece.
Klopp was especially delighted with Wirtz’s performance, commending both his input and his effort after the final whistle.
Wirtz impresses for Germany
Wirtz has struggled to realise his potential at Liverpool since joining Anfield in a £116m transfer in June 2025. Over 55 outings for the Reds, he has netted seven goals and provided 11 assists.
Klopp stated that Wirtz was “bursting with joy” and laboured “incredibly hard”, while also maintaining that Germany’s playing style is ideally suited to the midfielder.
“That was outstanding; he produced a fantastic performance. Our style of play fits Flo Wirtz. I don’t even know what Flo needs to do right to satisfy everyone. Everyone at Liverpool should be pleased today,” Klopp remarked.
Germany alters 44-man squad
Klopp had named a 44-man squad for Germany’s four fixtures during this international window, with the majority of players switching after the previous match.
The rotation in personnel also brought about a significant landmark, as Celtic midfielder Mika Baur became the 1,000th player to represent the Germany men’s national team when he was introduced from the bench.
Klopp keeps festivities low-key
Klopp was questioned about how he intended to commemorate his first win as Germany manager but confessed he had no experience of celebrating a victory in international management.
“I have no idea. I’ve never won a game as a national team coach. As a club coach, I’d know. Do we have any beer on the bus?” he said.
The manager then downplayed the possibility of a major celebration, clarifying that the squad was fatigued and needed to recuperate.