Overview
- Klopp’s first two matches as Germany coach produced a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands and a loss to Greece, leaving the team with one point from two games.
- Those results give Klopp the poorest opening two-match record for a Germany manager and make him only the third coach to go winless in his first two games.
- The historical context shows Sepp Herberger and Helmut Schön also began without wins but both recorded two draws and later led Germany to major tournament titles.
- Klopp has defended the approach, saying he prefers a slow start to a poor finish and has called up more than 40 players split into two squads to assess talent for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
- The early setbacks increase short-term scrutiny from fans and pundits but could prompt further changes to selection and leadership as Klopp pursues a multi-year rebuild.