Germany’s Nations League hopes stall after disallowed Burkardt goal

Jürgen Klopp entered his fourth Nations League fixture hoping to build on a 2‑0 win over Serbia, but his side could only muster a goalless draw in Thessaloniki, leaving Germany on five points and third in Group 2.

Disallowed goal and stalemate

The match at PAOK Saloniki ended 0‑0 after a frantic first half. Jonathan Burkardt appeared to score, but VAR ruled the goal out because Derry Sherhant had handled the ball before the pass. Greek goalkeeper Kostas Tzolakis kept a clean sheet, and the number (Nummer) of chances remained low.

Line‑up tweaks and key players

Klopp made only three changes to his starting eleven. Jonas Urbig earned his debut in goal, while David Raum, Lennart Karl and Burkardt were the new faces on the pitch. The midfield trio of Tom Bischof, Florian Wirtz – captaining his 48th international – and Aleksandar Pavlovic stayed unchanged.

Group outlook and next challenges

Germany sit third behind the Netherlands and Greece, with five points insufficient to reach the quarter‑finals. Mid‑November sees a trip to Serbia, followed by a decisive clash with the Netherlands in Berlin, where Joshua Kimmich will lead an A‑team in the final six‑point sprint.

Klopp’s early promise, highlighted by the dominant 2‑0 victory over Serbia in Munich, has faded into a cautious approach. The side’s inability to convert chances, despite a powerful free‑kick from Raum and a volley from Wirtz, underscores the need for more experience.

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This contrast between an aggressive start and a muted finish Klopp must now rely on his seasoned core rather than experiment with newcomers if Germany hopes to revive its Nations League campaign.