Klopp seeks maiden Germany win as Greece visit Augsburg
Jürgen Klopp's first match as Germany coach ended in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time. Germany now hosts Greece in Augsburg on Sunday in Nations League Group A2. Injuries to Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz prompted Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Burkardt to join the squad, while Greece beat Serbia 2-1.
Germany's meeting with Greece will be staged at Augsburg's WWK Arena, a ground opened in 2009 with a Bundesliga capacity of 30,660. The national team has visited once, a rain-heavy 2016 friendly defeat to Slovakia in which Joshua Kimmich and Marc-André ter Stegen played.
Augsburg's Finn Dahmen and Hennes Behrens are both in the squad, the first occasion two players from that club have been called up together. Greece's group includes former Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis, ex-Leverkusen man Panagiotis Retsos and Dortmund's Konstantinos Karetsas, recently back after a health issue.
Klopp’s first home match may draw heightened attention from German fans and neutrals, potentially lifting ticket demand and local spending around Augsburg. A win could strengthen public optimism around the national team; a setback may increase scrutiny. Greek supporters and players could gain visibility from facing a high-profile host. The match’s outcome may shape early narratives about Klopp’s tenure, affecting media coverage and fan engagement.