Jürgen Klopp’s Germany has endured a difficult start to the Nations League. After conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, Die Mannschaft suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Greece on Sunday in Augsburg. Two matches into Klopp’s reign, Germany still has no win and just one point.
Germany has struggled to maintain its intensity and structure across 90 minutes. The team pressed aggressively against the Netherlands before losing control after the break, while Greece exposed the same weakness despite Germany dominating possession and creating chances.
Dimitrios Kourbelis punished the hosts with the winning goal in the 74th minute. Klopp must also build a clear hierarchy within a squad he deliberately expanded to 44 players across his first four matches, while injuries to Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz have further reduced his attacking options.
Former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger has already voiced his concerns, arguing that the national team no longer has enough players who can change games. Klopp now needs to improve Germany’s build-up under pressure, sharpen its finishing and establish stronger collective patterns despite constant rotation. With Serbia next on Thursday, the German coach faces an early test as he tries to give his team a clear identity.
