Klopp's Germany suffer shock loss at home to Greece
Jurgen Klopp's tenure as Germany's head coach has started poorly, with the team suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Greece in the UEFA Nations League. Despite dominating possession, Germany failed to convert chances, leaving Klopp winless after his first two matches.
Why it matters
The high-profile appointment of Jurgen Klopp to lead the German national team is under early scrutiny following these unexpected results in a major international tournament.
Football UEFA Nations League Greece claim shock victory in Germany to leave Klopp winless after first two games Greece claim shock victory in Germany to leave Klopp winless after first two games Sunil Midda Greece's Dimitrios Kourbelis celebrates his goal with teammates REUTERS / Angelika Warmuth Greece stunned Germany and claimed their first-ever head-to-head victory after a second-half Dimitrios Kourbelis goal sealed a 1-0 win, leaving Jurgen Klopp winless in his two opening games as German head coach.
After conceding a late goal away at the Netherlands prevented Jurgen Klopp’s return to football management from starting with a victory, Germany were looking for a response in Augsburg against a Greek side who were victorious in their League A debut on Thursday.
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