Klopp warned Germany have slipped from top‑team status after Greece loss
Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool boss, has been told that his Germany side is no longer a ‘top team’ after a 1‑0 home defeat to Greece on Sunday night in the Nations League. The warning comes as Klopp searches for his first victory in charge, having overseen a 1‑1 draw with the Netherlands in his debut. The loss leaves the German manager still win‑less from his two matches.
Appointment and early results
Klopp was appointed Germany’s new manager in the summer, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann following the country’s early exit from the World Cup. His first game in charge produced a 1‑1 draw with the Netherlands last week, and the Greece defeat marks his second match without a win. The German federation gave him a 44‑player squad for these opening fixtures.
Schweinsteiger’s stark assessment
Former Manchester United and Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger delivered the blunt verdict on German broadcaster ARD, saying, “We are no longer a top team. We’ve reached mediocrity. We no longer have those players.” He added that Klopp must look at every eligible player to build a side capable of playing his style of football, hoping to see progress by November.
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Schweinsteiger also noted that Klopp is still finding his feet, reminding that “these things take time” and that “you can’t expect a 4‑0 dominant victory against Greece”. The former German international stressed that the task ahead is hard work, not magic.
Next challenges
The next test arrives on Thursday evening in Munich, where Germany will face Serbia. Klopp will be keen to secure his first win before the international break ends. A final match of the break sees Germany travel to face Greece again on Sunday, offering a chance to reverse the recent setback.
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Comments from Sport journalist Mark Wakefield of Sport Central were published at 08:36 on 28 Sep, accompanied by two Images and a View of the match footage. The article, labelled as Audience Writer, highlighted the warning and the need for Klopp to adapt quickly.