Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez (right) gives instructions to Joey Veerman during the Nations League match against Germany at the Johan Cruijff Arena. (EPA Images pic)BERLIN: Germany coach Jurgen Klopp praised Xavi Hernandez on Sunday, saying the new Netherlands coach already had the Dutch playing in his own image after just five games in charge.
Speaking in Berlin ahead of Monday's meeting between the two old rivals, Klopp pointed to Friday's 7-0 thumping of Greece in Amsterdam and said the former midfielder had made an impression.
Considered among the best midfielders in the history of the game, Xavi formed the core of a possession-dominant Barcelona side who won four Champions League titles. He also won the World Cup with Spain.
