Following Germany's 0-0 draw against Greece in the UEFA Nations League A Quarter-Finals, midfielder Tom Bischofsberger spoke to media in the interview area.

Reporter: Have you checked your phone? What feedback have you received from home?

Bischofsberger: I only messaged my mother.

Reporter: What did she say?

Bischofsberger: She just asked if everything was alright and said she was very proud to see me play.

Reporter: How would you assess your performance today? You seemed to struggle more than in the Serbia match. Perhaps it's because the opposition was stronger—Greece is definitely stronger than Serbia.

Bischofsberger: I think… well, of course Greece had good chances to score early on, which was dangerous. But after that, I felt we handled things very well. I never felt we were under pressure. We created many chances and showed a very high level of play. We had several shots on target, but the only thing missing was a goal. That's football. But getting on the pitch—both for me personally and for the whole team—I think this is very positive progress. Playing motivates us because everyone's objectives aligned again.

Reporter: Can you comment on your individual performance? You played brilliantly against Serbia, and today you played nearly the entire match.

Bischofsberger: Self-assessment is always difficult. This wasn't a perfect performance, but it was definitely a high-level display. Our overall structure was very tight, and the passing and combinations between teammates were smooth and enjoyable. However, I'm still not satisfied with myself. It would be concerning if I were satisfied right now. But I can certainly improve on my current performance.

Reporter: Overall, how has your experience working with Jürgen Klopp this week been? For many, it's an incredible experience.

Bischofsberger: Yes, he's an extraordinary coach with very high demands. Working with him is a pleasure. I think everyone can see from the outside how he motivates and inspires each of us. He has the same commitment on the training pitch. His real-game advice is excellent, and he's given us valuable guidance. Everyone can see the progress we've made and the qualitative change in the team. It's truly inspiring, and we can use this as a foundation to move forward.

Reporter: How would you describe your understanding with Aleksandar Pavlović? You not only play together during preseason and club matches, but now also in the national team. Everyone can sense the excellent chemistry between you two. Where does this come from? Are you inseparable off the pitch, or is it purely a football connection?

Bischofsberger: I think it's both. We have a good relationship off the pitch, which you can see on it. Ultimately, my FC Bayern Munich teammates all have high-level understanding and footballing abilities. So it's not just him. Regardless of who plays in that position—whether it's him or someone else, or in the national team—everyone understands each other implicitly. Of course, playing with Aleksandar Pavlović is great fun, and I think everyone can see that on the pitch. So I don't need to say much more.

Reporter: You've played for the U21 national team until now. Do you feel you've completely established yourself in the senior national team?

Bischofsberger: I haven't closed the door on the U21 national team under any circumstances. Even though Jürgen Klopp selected me for the senior team, I still fully support my U21 teammates and of course hope to play in U21 matches next summer. I'm excited about both, and I'm ready for both teams at all times.

Reporter: Outside observers watching the current match can't help but exclaim: this is street football played with elegant technique, and that's the style Germany is playing right now, isn't it?

Bischofsberger: I think that's definitely our tactical approach: to firmly control the midfield half, maintain a compact shape, and regardless of who's in that space, three players can continuously execute complex short passing combinations to create space and opportunities. Even if we lose possession, that's fine because we can immediately win the ball back with high pressing.

Reporter: So it's very enjoyable to play, and this will make people look forward to the matches in November? After all, the Nations League is a competition you have to win, and you have to try to…

Bischofsberger: Yes, as I said, we're playing beautifully, which is excellent. But ultimately football is about scoring goals, and we need to get wins. That's our goal for November.

Reporter: Can you explain the moment when the goal was disallowed? What was your experience of that?

Bischofsberger: To be honest, after I fell in the collision, my first reaction was to check my ankle. But I did block the opponent with my body. I'm not sure whether that kind of contact definitively warrants a disallowed goal, but as I said, we had many other excellent chances afterward and should have scored again.

Reporter: When VAR came in, did you immediately know they were checking the goal?

Bischofsberger: I didn't see the replay on the big screen at that moment, so I wasn't sure what was happening. But I could guess fairly accurately that it was that moment.

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