Germany is set to face Greece in the reverse group fixture of the UEFA Nations League on Sunday as Jurgen Klopp’s men will look to take revenge of their first leg loss.
Greece vs Germany – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 4th October.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Toumbas, Thessaloniki.
Greece team news
Ivan Jovanović faces significant squad constraints ahead of kick-off. The biggest blow comes from the absence of winger Christos Tzolis, who is completely sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Giorgos Masouras is expected to fill the vacancy on the flank. Additionally, 18-year-old rising star Konstantinos Karetsas remains a major doubt; the midfielder suffered circulatory issues before the international break, and Borussia Dortmund has heavily requested that his minutes be restricted.
Despite these setbacks, the hosts boast a stable core. Midfield anchor Dimitrios Kourbelis, who scored the decisive goal in the reverse fixture, will lead the center of the pitch. Meanwhile, forward Fotis Ioannidis is set to spearhead the frontline, looking to exploit Germany’s transitional defense.
Germany team news
Germany is looking to avenge their recent defeat to Greece following a morale-boosting victory against Serbia, marking Jürgen Klopp’s first competitive win as national team manager.
Klopp continues to fine-tune a heavily rotated transitional squad while navigating several high-profile absences. Jamal Musiala remains out of commission due to a persistent thigh injury, while Kai Havertz left the international camp early to return to Arsenal.
In their absence, Germany will rely on its exciting youth structure. Tom Bischof and marquee playmaker Florian Wirtz—both of whom scored against Serbia—are expected to dictate the creative department.
Defensively, Waldemar Anton and Malick Thiaw will anchor the backline. Their primary objective will be neutralizing Greece’s low-possession counter-attacks, which punished the German defense during their previous encounter.
Form
Greece
Greece enters this fixture in spectacular form, leading the group unbeaten. Their recent momentum is highlighted by back-to-back victories, including a historic 2-1 away triumph against Serbia followed by a monumental, first-ever 1-0 win over Germany in Augsburg. Most recently, they showcased their resilience by fighting back to secure a 2-2 draw at home against the Netherlands, maintaining their strong position at the top of the table.
Germany
Germany is experiencing a mixed, transitional phase under Jürgen Klopp. Their Nations League campaign started poorly with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, followed by a shocking 1-0 home defeat to Greece. However, they successfully bounced back in their most recent match, securing a dominant 2-0 victory over Serbia. This crucial win ended their winless streak and revitalized their campaign as they search for tactical consistency.
Predicted lineups
Greece: Tzolakis; Saliakas, Mavropanos, Retsos, Tsimikas; Karetsas, Kourbelis, Androutsos, Masouras; Pavlidis, Ionannidis
Germany: Urbig; Treu, Thiaw, Anton, Raum; Gnabry, Pavlovic, Bischof, El Mala; Woltemade, Wirtz
How to watch Greece vs Germany?
UK viewers can watch the Greece vs Germany match live online via Amazon Prime Video.
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