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Germany player ratings: Wirtz's old face and Klopp's 'toothless' spirit

Jurgen Klopp's experimental Germany side were forced to settle for a frustrating 0-0 Nations League draw against a resilient Greece at the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki. The encounter was a masterclass in territorial dominance met by a stubborn defensive wall, with the visitors monopolising the ball to the tune of 70.1% possession and completing a staggering 640 passes compared to Greece's 267.

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Klopp's frustrating start continues as Germany held by Greece

Jurgen Klopp's challenging start as Germany manager continued on Sunday as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by a resilient Greece in their UEFA Nations League clash. Despite dominating possession and unleashing 21 shots at the Toumba Stadium, the visitors failed to secure a breakthrough, with a crucial VAR intervention denying them a first-half winner.

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Dortmund urge Greece to rest Karetsas

Borussia Dortmund have officially reached out to the Greek Football Federation regarding the workload of their teenage starlet Konstantinos Karetsas. The German giants are concerned about the physical demands placed on the 18-year-old during the current international break.