Jürgen Klopp has made it clear that Germany has bigger ambitions than simply winning matches. Following its 3-1 victory over Serbia, the national team now has the opportunity to secure qualification for the next round with a showdown against the Netherlands in Berlin.
Klopp is determined to see his players demonstrate how far they have come, both individually and collectively, under his leadership.
”We wanted to set up a final against the Netherlands in Berlin, and now we have it. We now have the chance to secure qualification for the next round in our own hands. We want to show everyone that German football is in good hands,” Klopp said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “We have good players, we’re working hard, and we want to show in these matches that we’ve learned, that we’ve come together and that we’ve developed as a team. And that was definitely evident today.
“The atmosphere in the camp is good, but that brings nothing if nobody can see it on the pitch. Our first job is to show the world that we can play football.”
The victory over Serbia was another encouraging step for Klopp’s Germany, but the real test comes against the Netherlands. A place in the next round is on the line and Germany has the chance to make another statement in Berlin.
