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Jürgen Klopp avoids German media trap after Serbia win

After Germany’s convincing 2-0 victory over Serbia, Jürgen Klopp was feeling good about just about everything. The last thing the German national team head coach was going to do was inadvertently say anything to spark a controversy. The German media…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Jürgen Klopp avoids German media trap after Serbia win
Key Things to Know
  • Jürgen Klopp shut down media questions hinting that Joshua Kimmich might lose his starting spot for Germany.
  • The manager defended his midfield options after Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League.
  • Aleksandar Pavlović, Tom Bischof, and Florian Wirtz successfully teamed up in midfield during the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp dismissed media questions regarding whether Joshua Kimmich's starting role is in question following a 2-0 victory against Serbia. The inquiry came after an effective midfield display from Aleksandar Pavlović, Tom Bischof, and Florian Wirtz, which prompted a reporter to ask if the trio represented Klopp's ideal midfield setup.

Klopp accused the reporter of attempting to manufacture a controversy over Kimmich, refusing to debate individual spots. He emphasized that Germany must rely on a consistent tactical system with interchangeable players capable of adapting to injuries and varied opponents rather than depending on any single lineup.

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