The tournament might not kick-off for the best part of two years, but the extended international break offered some early clues as to how the challengers are shaping up
One win, two draws, one defeat. Despite a less than outstanding return from the first four Nations League matches, Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp drew an extremely positive conclusion.
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.
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.
Former national team captains Oliver Kahn and Michael Ballack gave a decidedly critical assessment of the current discussion surrounding Joshua Kimmich. In doing so, the Germany captain did not come out of it particularly well.
Florian Wirtz has recently impressed across the board in the shirt of the German national team. For Stefan Effenberg, the position in which the 23-year-old is deployed plays a decisive role above all.
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.
Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp will reunite with former Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas in a crucial UEFA Nations League clash. The pair worked together across four seasons on Merseyside before crossing paths again on the international stage.
After far too long in the international footballing wilderness, a new wave of talent is giving their nation fresh hope of ending their tournament hoodoo
Arsenal's medical team are facing another busy period as summer signing Christos Tzolis became the latest star to be struck by the international break curse. The winger was forced off during the early stages of Greece's Nations League encounter with the Netherlands, leaving Mikel Arteta sweating on his fitness ahead of the Premier League's return.
Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez has taken full responsibility for his side's dismal first-half performance during their 2-2 draw with Greece. The Spanish tactician even apologised to his players in the dressing room before an inspired triple substitution rescued a valuable Nations League point in Thessaloniki.
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