On September 24, 2026, a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League A match will take place between the Netherlands and Germany, marking the debut for Netherlands head coach Xavi. He will face former teammates and players, including Germany's goalkeeper Ter Stegen.

Ahead of the match, Germany's head coach Klopp confirmed that 34-year-old goalkeeper Ter Stegen will start against the Netherlands. Ter Stegen is the player with the most appearances in Xavi's coaching career.

Ter Stegen joined Barcelona in 2014 and was Xavi's teammate during the 2014/15 season, when they won the treble together.

During Xavi's tenure as Barcelona head coach from 2021 to 2024, Ter Stegen made the most appearances under him. Four players made 100 or more appearances under Xavi: Ter Stegen (121 matches), Ferran Torres (113 matches), Frenkie de Jong (107 matches), and Ronald Araújo (100 matches).

Before the match, Ter Stegen stated: "Xavi is an important person in my life. I wish him all the best and I'm happy for him, but we will do our best to make him very unhappy tomorrow."

AF's PC site is now live! Browse full news, comments, match details and stats on your computer. Visit: www.allfootballapp.com