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Klopp Bets on Urbig for Greece Showdown
4 Oct
Summary
- Jonas Urbig will start in goal against Greece on Sunday.
- Klopp previously used three different goalkeepers in this window.
- Germany seeks revenge after a surprising loss to Greece.
Germany's national football team, under the management of Jurgen Klopp, is set to face Greece in a crucial Nations League fixture. Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig from Bayern Munich has been chosen to start, a decision confirmed by Klopp following Urbig's clean sheet in the team's recent 2-0 win against Serbia.
This marks a strategic move by Klopp, who has rotated goalkeepers during the international break. The previous match saw Germany suffer an unexpected home defeat to Greece, making this upcoming game a chance for redemption. Midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, a club-mate of Urbig, is also expected to feature in the starting lineup.
Klopp acknowledged the strength of the Greek team, calling it potentially the 'golden generation of Greek football.' Despite the challenge, he conveyed confidence in Germany's prospects for a second consecutive win. Germany currently sits third in their group, trailing leaders Greece by three points.
