In UEFA Nations League A Round 4, Germany drew 0-0 away against Greece. After the match, German midfielder Tom Bissuma spoke with journalists in the mixed zone.

Journalist: You must have checked your phone already. What kind of reaction did you get from home?

Bissuma: I only messaged my mum.

Journalist: What did your mum say?

Bissuma: She just asked if everything was going well, and she told me she was really proud to see me playing on the pitch.

Journalist: How did you feel about today's match? It seemed a bit more difficult than the last game—was it mainly because the opposition was stronger? Greece is certainly more competitive than Serbia.

Bissuma: I think... Greece definitely had some good scoring chances from the start, and those shots were really dangerous. But after that, I thought we handled things very, very well. We never felt under pressure. We created lots of scoring opportunities and showed a very high level of play. We had many shots, but of course we lacked goals. That's football. But playing on the pitch is a very positive development for me personally and for the team as a whole. Playing on the pitch motivates us, because everyone's objectives are aligned once again at a very high level.

Journalist: Could you elaborate on your personal performance? You played well against Serbia, and today you played almost the full 90 minutes.

Bissuma: It's always difficult for me to assess myself. It wasn't a perfect game, but it was definitely a high level of performance. Our overall formation was very solid, and the passing and combinations with my teammates up front were very smooth and enjoyable. But I'm not yet satisfied with myself. If I became complacent now, that would be really bad. However, I can certainly continue to improve my current performance.

Journalist: Overall, how was your experience working with Jürgen Klopp this week? For many people, that must be a very special experience.

Bissuma: Yes, he's an extraordinary and very demanding coach. It's a pleasure to work with him. Everyone can see from the outside how he motivates and inspires each of us. He's equally passionate on the training ground. His immediate coaching is excellent, and he gives us lots of valuable advice. Everyone can see the progress we've made and the qualitative change in the team. It's really inspiring, and we can build on that going forward.

Journalist: How would you assess the chemistry between you and Aleksandar Pavlović? You've been playing together not only in preseason and club matches but now also in the national team, so everyone can clearly feel the excellent understanding between you two. Where does that come from? Is it because you're inseparable off the pitch, or is it purely football chemistry?

Bissuma: I think it's both. We have a good friendship, and everyone can see it on the pitch. Ultimately, all Bayern Munich players have a very high level of understanding and technical ability in football. So it's not just him. Whoever plays in that position, whether it's him or someone else, or in the national team, everyone understands each other implicitly. Of course, playing alongside Aleksandar Pavlović is really enjoyable, and since everyone can see that on the pitch, I don't think there's much more to say.

Journalist: Until now, you've been playing for the U21 national team. Do you feel you've now fully established yourself in the senior national team?

Bissuma: I haven't closed the door on the U21 national team. Even though Klopp selected me for the senior team, I fully support the U21 players. Of course, I'd like to play for U21 again next summer. I'm hoping for both, and I'm always prepared for both teams.

Journalist: Watching the current matches, outsiders can't help but marvel. This is simply elegant and technical street football. Is this the style Germany is pursuing now?

Bissuma: I think this is exactly our tactical objective. We control the half-spaces on the flanks, maintain a solid formation, and with three players in that area, we execute complex short passing combinations to constantly create space and opportunities. We don't mind losing possession, because we can immediately win the ball back through intense pressing.

Journalist: So it's very enjoyable to play this way, and it's building expectations for the November match? After all, the Nations League is a competitive tournament, and we need to fight for victory.

Bissuma: Yes, as I said, we played well, and that's great. But ultimately, football is about goals, and we need to win. That's our objective in November.

Journalist: Can you describe the moment when the goal was disallowed? How did you experience it?

Bissuma: To be honest, when I was tackled, my first reaction was to check my ankle, but I did use my body to shield the opponent. I'm not sure if that type of contact needed to be whistled, but as I said, even after that we created many good chances and could have scored another goal.

Journalist: When VAR intervened, did you immediately realize the goal was being reviewed?

Bissuma: At that moment, I didn't see the replay on the stadium screen, so I couldn't be completely sure what was happening, but I vaguely suspected it was that incident.

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