Changes: Klopp, Karl, Raum and Burkardt start against Greece

While Jürgen Klopp usually considers numerous changes for the Nations League match against Greece, he reduces the alterations this time to only three positions: Lennart Karl, David Raum and Jonathan Burkardt get starting spots, with Florian Wirtz continuing to lead the midfield as captain.

New attacking players in the return match

The 18‑year‑old Lennart Karl moves into the starting eleven for his fourth international match and takes over the position from Serge Gnabry. He starts at the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki at 20:45, and the match is broadcast on RTL.

In the attacking centre, Jonathan Burkardt replaces Nick Woltemade, who played in the win against Serbia. This gives Burkardt his first start in the fourth game for the DFB Eleven.

Klopp relies almost exclusively on continuity in defence. Only David Raum shifts to the left flank for Maximilian Mittelstädt, while Philipp Treu covers the right, and Malick Thiaw and Waldemar Anton form the centre. The defence therefore remains largely unchanged.

In goal, the young Munich native Jonas Urbig stands for the second time, representing the team between the posts. His renewed selection underscores the coach's confidence.

The midfield stays unchanged: Alexandar Pavlovic, Tom Bischof and captain Florian Wirtz form the core trio that already impressed against Serbia. Wirtz continues to lead the team as on‑field captain.

After the surprising 0‑1 defeat to Greece in Augsburg, the German side sits in third place at the halfway point of the group stage, behind Greece with seven points and the Netherlands with five points, with four games still to play.