Klopp struggles at start as Germany coach with unwanted record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Jürgen Klopp's tenure as Germany head coach begins with two matches yielding just one point, placing the team in third in the Nations League table. His first games included a goalless draw against the Netherlands and a 1-0 loss to Greece. This marks the first time since Helmut Schön in 1964 that a Germany coach has failed to secure a win in the first two matches. Despite disappointing results, Klopp is experimenting with a largely unfamiliar squad, indicating a potential long-term vision for the national team. His historic comparison to Schön suggests the possibility of future success.
- •Germany is third in the Nations League after two matches.
- •Klopp's first matches include a draw against Netherlands and a loss to Greece.
- •This marks the first winless start for a Germany coach since 1964.
- •Klopp is testing new players in unfamiliar roles.
- •Historical parallels drawn with Helmut Schön's coaching tenure.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Could be a good omen: Klopp matches 60-year-old unwanted record
"Two games, one point, and only third place in the Nations League table: If you look only at the results, Jürgen Klopp’s start as Germany head coach has been a failure.Of course, it should also be s...
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