Man-of-the-Match Brajan Gruda reflects on unforgettable Germany debut

Brajan Gruda could hardly contain his happiness after making his Germany debut in style against Serbia.

Brajan Gruda is still struggling to wipe the smile off his face after a dream Germany debut against Serbia. The Leipzig winger marked his first appearance for the national team with a spectacular solo goal and was deservedly named Man of the Match.

“I’m smiling all the time and I’m happy. To make my debut today is a dream of mine and my entire family. I’m thinking about everyone. It was obviously fantastic to crown it with a goal,” Gruda said after the match.

The 22-year-old also revealed that he had a feeling he would feature from the start after picking up some positive signals during training. A conversation with Jürgen Klopp then gave him an additional confidence boost.

“I could already sense something in training that suggested I might start. I had a little chat with the coach, and he gave me a lot of confidence,” Gruda explained.

And what about that stunning solo goal? According to the winger, there was no elaborate plan behind it.

“It was instinct. When I dribble, I don’t think too much,” he revealed.

Judging by his performance against Serbia, that instinct is certainly working just fine.