Germany played out a 0-0 draw away to Greece in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. The goalless stalemate in Thessaloniki earned a point and showed improved defensive organisation under head coach Jürgen Klopp.
How the match unfolded
Germany dominated possession and had many shots, but the compact Greek defence held firm. Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig was called into action early, making a sharp reflex save to prevent an early deficit. He said he had to intervene with a good reflex after a short time. The best German chance was thwarted by an unintentional handball from Tom Bischof. The player explained that this prevented a potential lead.
In defence, Waldemar Anton and Malick Thiaw partnered securely. Left-back David Raum made frequent forward runs, while the deep-lying Aleksandar Pavlović provided calm distribution. Captain Florian Wirtz, however, found few openings against Greece's tight shape. Young midfielders Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof, who scored his first international goal against Serbia, were substituted in the second half.
Cards and what's next
The match was fiercely contested, with many fouls. There were several yellow cards in total, with Malick Thiaw receiving two. The draw continues Germany's recent form. The next competitive fixture is away to Serbia on 13 November.
Following the 0-0 draw in Greece on October 4th, the DFB reportedly has five points and is in third place. Head coach Jürgen Klopp said after the match: "I haven't thought about the November games for a second yet." Even two wins in the final matches might not be enough for the quarter-finals, as the head-to-head with Greece is lost. The next match is on November 13th in Belgrade.
