Greece hold Klopp’s Germany as their struggles continue

Klopp’s Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by Greece. The result extends a difficult spell for the German side, who have won just one of their four matches during this period and are in serious difficulty in their group. Greece, by contrast, are in a much stronger position: second on 8 points, they have put themselves in a good position to qualify for the quarter-finals.

The match began in a different way for Jürgen Klopp’s players. A week after the defeat to the Greeks, the team fielded a completely different group of players, started with a more assured approach and took control from the outset. But that plan gradually faltered, and the promising start was not enough to break the deadlock.

Germany still could not find a goal after the break. The 0-0 therefore reflected a match in which the German side’s early control did not produce a breakthrough, while Greece took a point and retained second place. The teams now have contrasting prospects: Germany need to end their poor run, while Greece remain well placed in the race for the quarter-finals.