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Portugal book Nations League quarter-final place as Netherlands win, while Germany stumble again

Portugal secured their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Norway, while the Netherlands edged Serbia by the same scoreline to extend Xavi's unbeaten start as head coach.

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'That was my fault as a coach' - Netherlands' Xavi takes blame for Greece setback

Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez has taken responsibility for his side's poor start against Greece after they came from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw in the Nations League.

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Cody Gakpo returns to Liverpool after Netherlands ankle injury

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has returned to the club after withdrawing from Netherlands duty with an ankle injury sustained during their 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia.

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'We do need to play better' - Xavi demands more attacking from Netherlands in Nations League

Xavi Hernandez is pleased with the Netherlands' start under his management but believes his team must raise their attacking level in the next two UEFA Nations League matches.

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Man Utd's Joshua Zirkzee gets Netherlands recall after Brian Brobbey injury

Netherlands manager Xavi has recalled Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee after Brian Brobbey was ruled out of the remainder of the international break with a muscle injury.

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Virgil van Dijk welcomes Xavi's new tactical approach for Netherlands

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes the Netherlands can make significant progress under new head coach Xavi Hernandez after beginning his tenure with a 1-1 draw against Germany.

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