Klopp and Xavi will be in charge of their respective teams, the Netherlands and Germany, as they kick off their Nations League campaign. Xavi has outlined his team's approach, stating that he wants them to play with passion, ambition, and intensity. He also emphasized the importance of being a dominant force on the pitch, saying "we want to be protagonists on the field. This is my way of playing. Now we'll see if we have the capacity to do it."
Xavi has also discussed his team's strategy, revealing that they will attempt to play in the opponent's half, maintain possession, and be brave in defense. This suggests that Xavi's team will be an attacking force, but with a balance between offense and defense. The Spanish coach has also spoken about the absence of Memphis Depay, his former player at Barcelona, saying that it was difficult to talk to him about his decision not to play. However, Depay's response was reportedly mature and understanding.
Klopp, meanwhile, has been his usual laid-back self, joking about not knowing many of Xavi's players. He has also emphasized the importance of teamwork, saying that his players need to understand that they are a group and a family. Klopp has also acknowledged that his team has a quality inferior to other countries, but believes that they can improve through better training and a different approach.