The head coach of the Curaçao national football team has called on his players not to be nervous ahead of a scheduled match against Germany, according to FOX Sports.

According to FOX Sports, the coach addressed his squad directly, encouraging them not to be intimidated by the standing of their opponent. Germany is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished footballing nations in the world, while Curaçao operates within a comparatively smaller international football structure.

The specific details of the fixture — including the date, venue, and tournament framework — are not elaborated upon in the available source material. FOX Sports reports that the coach emphasised the importance of his side taking to the field with confidence, irrespective of the opponent’s pedigree.

No additional statements from players or officials of the Curaçao Football Federation were available through the cited source at the time of publication. The relevant parties could not be reached for comment.

Curaçao is a member of CONCACAF and participates regularly in international friendly matches and qualification tournaments. Fixtures against leading European nations are relatively uncommon for the island and are generally regarded as significant opportunities for the continued development of the national programme.