Following Germany's 2-0 victory over Iceland in the Nations League, Bisschop spoke to media in the mixed zone, discussing his goal, the team's pressing after losing possession, his partnership with Pavlovic and Wirtz, and the competitive atmosphere within the squad.

Tom, let's start right away. A quick question – was this the best game of your career, or one of the best games in your career so far?

I'd say it was one of the most important games. First of all, I was delighted to play in front of my home fans, which I'm very familiar with. It felt absolutely brilliant to take the pitch with this team. We all knew we could play well, and fortunately we showed that on the pitch today. It gave me goosebumps, honestly.

Let's talk about that feeling a bit more. From what I've seen of your form, you're very committed to pressing every time – not just you, but your teammates too. I noticed you're continuing to develop in your pressing after losing the ball. What did the coach tell you before the match?

As you just mentioned, pressing after losing the ball is a characteristic of ours, and we want to continue doing that. We've scored many goals from pressing and created plenty of chances. I think when we have four or five players pressing the opponent in their half, winning the ball back, and then creating chances, it becomes very difficult for the opponent. That's what he wants from us, alongside enjoying playing football. I think everyone could see that today.

Can you briefly explain your goal? What were you thinking at that moment? How did you see the ball bounce?

It wasn't as easy as it looked. But after I scored, to be honest, I don't know what I was thinking. I guess it was a release of all emotions. That feeling is indescribable, and I'm not sure how else to explain it.

What were your instructions from Jürgen Klopp for today's match? What does he demand from you? Did you speak to him after the game? Did he congratulate you on your performance?

No, he didn't congratulate me, and he doesn't need to. It was just one game. As I mentioned earlier, what he wants from me and all my teammates is to enjoy the game, to excel at pressing after losing the ball, and then play good football. And we did that.

Do you feel you're adapting well to this system, including the 4-3-3 formation and the style of football that Jürgen Klopp demands?

You could say that. I'm adapting well too. For example, at FC Bayern Munich, we also pressed after losing the ball. We pressed high frequently and gave everything. That's what he wants, and I'm trying to show that on the pitch.

How happy are you to be playing alongside Pavlovic today?

Very happy. He's an excellent player, and that's clear for everyone to see. Likewise with playing alongside Florian Wirtz – he has a true understanding of football. Today, the three of us meshed together really well, along with Volland up front. It was truly enjoyable to play.

Let me ask you about Florian Wirtz briefly. He was captain in the second half. Do you sense that the captain's armband made him want to control the game even more? It seems like being captain drove him even further.

I reckon he trained specifically to earn the captain's armband today.

Are you joking, or do you actually know he did that?

I'm just joking. I didn't see him train. Only messing around. But as I said, he's an exceptional player. I think this might be only the second time I've taken the pitch with him and experienced his playing style firsthand.

He truly understands football and has a profound grasp of the game. I believe that as long as he performs to his standard on the pitch, he can be immensely valuable to us.

What do you think about the competition for the midfield position? Of course, there are many famous and talented players, and the competition is fierce. How do you all get along? Did you face similar competition at FC Bayern Munich?

I think that's exactly what we need. I experienced this kind of competition at FC Bayern Munich, and it's the same here. That competition pushes all of us to develop and show our best performances. Everyone has to give their all, and everyone has to perform well in every game. That's the case here too.

I think you can see what kind of players we have. I'd call the previous group the first team, which also had very strong players, and the current group has that too. So I'm looking forward to what's going to happen. It helps all of us.

How important is this victory in building confidence and making you believe you're on the right path?

It would be a lie to say we didn't feel pressure today, but that's the beauty of football. We need to win matches. Today's victory was crucial – very crucial indeed. I hope we can continue in this direction.

Are you looking forward to the match against Greece?

Absolutely. I've heard that stadium is fantastic, and it will be a tough match. Their fans are excellent, and I think a match like that is perfect for us to give everything.

Do you still believe you have a chance to be a regular starter? To be clear, your performance today has already proven your quality.

That's not up to me – it's up to the coach. But I think, or rather I'd say, I always hope to perform at my best to make his selection decision more difficult. I think I managed that today.

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