Netherlands begin preparations for Germany clash, reserves train outside

Netherlands begin preparations for Monday's Nations League match against Germany in Berlin after thrashing Greece 7-0.

The Netherlands national team started preparations in Zeist for Monday's Nations League fixture against Germany. Starters from Saturday's 7-0 win over Greece underwent recovery work indoors, while the twelve reserves trained outside under coach Xavi Hernández. Training was moved forward by 90 minutes to give players free time. Another session is scheduled for Sunday before the squad travels to Berlin.

Oranje are virtually assured of the Nations League quarter-finals and need only a draw to win the group. Germany would need to beat them by 14 goals or more—and Greece would need to lose to Serbia—for the Dutch to be eliminated.