Jürgen Klopp is hunting his first win as Germany manager when Die Mannschaft host Greece at the WWK Arena in Augsburg on Sunday evening. The fixture marks only the second Nations League test under Klopp's watch, following a frustrating stalemate in the Netherlands earlier this week. That goalless draw saw former Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo strike in added time to deny Germany a winning start to their campaign, forcing Klopp to settle for a single point despite his side's dominance in the affair.
Germany arrive in form at their home fortress, having won five consecutive competitive matches on home soil stretching back to September 2025. However, they face a rejuvenated Greece side that earned promotion to League A and made a stunning impression on their opening night, orchestrating an impressive comeback victory against Serbia. That triumph will hand the Greeks genuine belief as they travel to Bavaria, setting the stage for a compelling Nations League encounter that neither side can afford to drop points in.
Team news suggests both sides will be without several key personnel heading into Sunday's clash. Klopp's squad has been hit by injury setbacks, with Jamal Musiala sidelined by a thigh strain and replaced by Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri, whilst Kai Havertz's hamstring complaint has forced the inclusion of Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Burkardt into the attacking setup. Greece, meanwhile, will rely on Arsenal's Christos Tzolis, who has netted six goals across his last ten competitive appearances for the national team, though the visitors will need to contain a German side boasting an unblemished record against them over their last ten meetings—7 wins and 3 draws.
History suggests Germany hold a commanding advantage heading into proceedings, having lost just two of their last twenty Nations League group-stage fixtures. Greece's defensive credentials cannot be dismissed, however, with twelve clean sheets recorded across their last seventeen Nations League group games. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 UK time on Sunday, with both nations seeking a statement performance in what could prove to be a crucial early fixture in determining who seals top spot in their group.