Germany Player Ratings After 1-0 Loss to Greece: Klopp Faces First Defeat in Augsburg

Germany vs Greece: A Disappointing Night for Jurgen Klopp's Squad

Jurgen Klopp endured his first defeat as Germany’s manager following a 1-0 loss to Greece during Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League (League A, Group 2) at the SGL Arena. Despite holding 75.5% possession, an experimental German side missing stars like Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz struggled to break down a resilient Greek defense. The visitors capitalized on their opportunity when Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute.

This result places Germany third in their group with just one point, while Greece leads the standings with a perfect record. The Netherlands sits second with four points. Germany’s high defensive line was vulnerable to counters, and an inspired performance from Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis further frustrated the hosts. Below is a detailed breakdown of player performances as Klopp’s team continues to find its rhythm.

Goalkeeper & Defence

• Alexander Nubel - 6/10: Starting in goal, Nubel was mostly untroubled but could do nothing to stop the winner after a deflected shot sneaked past him.
• Nathaniel Brown - 7/10: Active down the left flank, Brown maintained good positioning but his crosses lacked precision.
• Yann Bisseck - 7/10: Physically strong and composed, Bisseck made key interceptions and a critical block late on despite an early booking.
• Jonathan Tah - 6/10: The veteran defender had a tough night, struggling with aerial duels and quick Greek transitions.
• Josha Vagnoman - 7/10: Energetic on the right, his pressing helped early dominance though his backheel clearance inadvertently aided Greece’s goal buildup.

Midfield

• Kevin Schade - 7/10: Covered a lot of ground linking defense to attack but couldn’t unlock Greece’s stubborn midfield before being subbed.
• Felix Nmecha - 6/10: Solid on the ball but lacked penetrating passes; crucially failed to close down the scorer before being replaced.
• Karim Adeyemi - 7/10: Used his speed well, threatening the Greek defense with several chances, including a superbly saved strike.
• Joshua Kimmich - 7/10: Led play from midfield but missed the decisive pass; unfortunate to deflect the winning shot into his own net.
• Bambase Conte - 7/10: Making his debut, he showed glimpses of skill and tested the goalkeeper with a powerful effort.

Attack

• Youssef Ebnoutalib - 6/10: Struggled to find service and was kept quiet by Greece’s defenders despite working hard pressing from the front.

Substitutes & Manager

• Jonathan Burkardt - 6/10: Replaced Schade but couldn’t influence the game amid a crowded final third.
• Florian Wirtz - 6/10: Came on to add creativity but was often overwhelmed by opponents around him.
• Serge Gnabry - 5/10: Introduced late but made a costly passing error near full time that nearly led to a second Greek goal.
• Anton Stach - 6/10: Offered fresh energy in midfield during the closing minutes.
• Hennes Behrens - 6/10: Brought on late to support the push for an equalizer, mainly helping defensively.
• Jurgen Klopp - 6/10: Praised for squad experimentation but lacked a clear attacking plan. His substitutions failed to turn the tide, resulting in a loss in his first home match as national coach.

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