Klopp's Germany draw 0-0 in Greece, ending four-match spell with one win
Germany drew 0-0 away to Greece in Thessaloniki, completing Jürgen Klopp's first four matches as coach with one win, two draws and one loss. Klopp pointed to progress, while commentators noted the points haul fell short.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Germany drew 0-0 away to Greece in Thessaloniki on Sunday night, the last of four Nations League matches in Jürgen Klopp's first international window as coach. CNAN “When Germany coach Juergen Klopp walked off the pitch in Thessaloniki just before midnight on Sunday” Read at CNA ↗ Deutsche WelleN “after Sunday's 0-0 draw in Thessaloniki” Read at Deutsche Welle ↗ Centre · 2The four matches brought one win, two draws and one defeat: a 2-0 win over Serbia, a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, a 1-0 home loss to Greece and the 0-0 draw in Greece. Germany scored three goals in total. CNAN “Apart from a 2-0 win over Serbia last week, however, results have been disappointing with a home defeat by Greece before Sunday's 0-0 draw and a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in Group A2.” Read at CNA ↗ Deutsche WelleN “Four games, three goals, two draws, one loss and one win.” Read at Deutsche Welle ↗ Centre · 1Germany are third in Group A2 on five points, behind the Netherlands and Greece, who both have eight. CNAN “Germany are third on five points, with the Dutch and Greece top on eight.” Read at CNA ↗
Centre · 1Klopp, 59, took over in July after Germany lost to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32 in June, their third early exit after first-round eliminations in 2018 and 2022; Julian Nagelsmann was the previous coach. CNAN “Germany, under Klopp's predecessor Julian Nagelsmann, suffered a shock round-of-32 loss to Paraguay at the World Cup in June”“The 59-year-old had raised eyebrows and earned widespread praise” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 2For the window Klopp named 44 players, split into two squads of 22 for two matches each, including 16 newcomers. Klopp later said this would be a one-off, but that the approach had given valuable insights. CNAN “He called up 16 newcomers as he sets out to restore the four-times world champions international reputation.” Read at CNA ↗ Deutsche WelleN “He then said this would be a one off, but that his strategy” Read at Deutsche Welle ↗ Centre · 1After the Greece draw Klopp said they were "very satisfied" because they knew where the team had come from, and praised a first-half performance and the team's collective defending. Defender Philipp Treu and winger Derry Scherhant were among newcomers who made strong debuts, according to CNA. CNAN “"I am very satisfied because I know where we’ve come from,"”“Defender Philipp Treu and winger Derry Scherhant were among those newcomers who made strong debuts.” Read at CNA ↗
Centre · 1Lothar Matthaeus, the 1990 World Cup-winning captain, said many aspects of Germany's game were not yet clicking and that the team could not be satisfied with its points haul, though the young players clearly enjoyed the experience. CNAN “We cannot be satisfied with the points haul.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 2Germany looked more aggressive than in recent years, at times playing Klopp's high-tempo attacking style. Deutsche Welle called the four matches "a mixed bag" and said Klopp would have to turn credit in the bank into results before too long. CNAN “The Germans did, however, look more aggressive than in recent years” Read at CNA ↗ Deutsche WelleN “the four matches have, in reality, been a mixed bag for Germany” Read at Deutsche Welle ↗ Centre · 1Deutsche Welle highlighted attacking and injury concerns. Kai Havertz limped off after 29 minutes against the Netherlands, and his replacements did not score. Nick Woltemade missed badly against Serbia, and Jonathan Burkhardt had a goal disallowed against Greece. Jamal Musiala has a thigh injury that may keep him out for a month. Deutsche WelleN “None of the replacements scored, with Woltemade guilty of a particularly bad miss against Serbia and Burkhardt having a goal disallowed against Greece on Sunday.”“He picked up a thigh injury in the warmup to the Netherlands game that may keep him out for a month.” Read at Deutsche Welle ↗
Centre · 1Florian Wirtz, who captained the side in Greece, scored one and created the other goal in the Serbia win, and praised Klopp as a "master" at managing relationships. Deutsche WelleN “He was excellent in the win over a limited Serbia team, scoring one and creating the other.”“Wirtz, who captained the side in Greece” Read at Deutsche Welle ↗ Centre · 1Klopp wore a cap reading "Einer von 83 millionen" (One of 83 million) as an attempt to unify a country divided by the rise of the AfD. When some social media users said the team was "not white enough" after the home loss to Greece, Klopp replied that those people were getting none of their attention. Deutsche WelleN “"There is no reason to give these people any thought. They aren't getting any of my attention.”“some social media users branded the team "not white enough" after their loss to Greece” Read at Deutsche Welle ↗ Centre · 1Germany next travel to Serbia on 13 November and host the Netherlands three days later, and need wins to stay in contention for a top-two finish. CNAN “when they travel to Serbia on November 13 and host the Dutch three days later if they are to stay in contention for a top-two finish.” Read at CNA ↗
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Left0 outlets
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets describe a promising but results-light start for Klopp: CNA leads on effort without results and Matthaeus's reservations, while DW offers a 'what did we learn' assessment of squad, injuries and Klopp's bond with players and country.
- Emphasis
- Klopp's own positivity set against the points total; newcomers; DW adds injuries, forward options and the social media abuse.
- Leaves out or plays down
- CNA does not cover injuries or the social media abuse; DW gives no standings or upcoming fixtures. Neither gives details of the Greece match beyond the score.
- Charged language
- “mixed bag”“shock loss”
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“Klopp's Germany are putting in the effort but not getting results yet” — CNA
“the four matches have, in reality, been a mixed bag for Germany” — Deutsche Welle
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What every side reports
- Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in Thessaloniki on Sunday, their fourth match under Klopp.
- Germany have one win, two draws and one defeat from the four matches and are third in their Nations League group.
- Klopp used a 44-player squad split across the four matches.
- Klopp was upbeat about progress despite the results.
Jurgen Klopp person
Klopp says he is very satisfied given the starting point, praising the players' movement and collective defending, and says the newcomers justified their selection. He dismisses the racist social media comments.
“"I am very satisfied because I know where we’ve come from,"” — CNA
“"Everyone showed what they're made of; everyone earned their place.” — Deutsche Welle
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Germany are third in Group A2 on five points with one win in four, though they showed more aggression and Klopp's high-tempo style at times.
“Germany are third on five points, with the Dutch and Greece top on eight.” — CNA
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Klopp's Germany are putting in the effort but not getting results yet
Mixed Wire-style match report weighing Klopp's satisfaction with progress against Matthaeus's criticism of the points return.
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Klopp's first Germany internationals: What did we learn?
Mixed Analytical review crediting Klopp's rapport and style while stressing the mixed results, injuries and lack of a reliable forward backup.
Right0 articles
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- 5 Oct 10:39 First CNAN Klopp's Germany are putting in the effort but not getting results yet
- 5 Oct 11:34 +55m Deutsche WelleN Klopp's first Germany internationals: What did we learn?
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