Nagelsmann sees Dutch as crucial test.

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Julian Nagelsmann hails Netherlands as tough opponents and a real test for Germany.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has hailed Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands as a “great team” and a key test for his side ahead of Tuesday’s Nations League clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Ufabet Germany reported on Monday. 

Nagelsmann’s Germany were on fire after thrashing Hungary 5-0 on Saturday, but Koeman’s Netherlands were just as impressive after beating Bosnia 5-2 at home the same day. 

‘The Dutch team is more prepared than Hungary. They have many talented players, including substitutes. I expect the tickets for tomorrow’s game in the stadium to be sold out. The atmosphere will be great. Everything will be orange. It’s a beautiful color. We are looking forward to it too.’ 

‘Our idea is not to change everything. There are some things we can do the same (against Hungary), but it’s a different opponent with a different style of play,’ Nagelsmann said.

When asked if Bayern Munich’s 20-year-old สมัคร ufabet midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic would be a regular starter, the 37-year-old coach did not rule out the idea.

‘Pavlo can start, but first we will see the final training and the pre-match training, then we will decide this evening,’ the 37-year-old coach said.