Germany’s 0-0 draw with Greece was a frustrating reminder that possession and territorial dominance do not automatically translate into goals.
The numbers tell a pretty interesting story. Germany controlled 70% of possession, completed 572 passes at an 89% accuracy rate, and registered 21 shots compared to Greece’s five. Germany also had a massive 45 touches in the opposition box, while Greece managed just seven.
And yet, the scoreboard remained stubbornly blank.
Germany generated 1.05 xG and put four shots on target, but the attack repeatedly lacked the final bit of quality needed to turn pressure into a breakthrough. Even more telling, Germany had just one big chance, while Greece created two despite seeing so little of the ball.
For Jürgen Klopp, that is probably one of the clearest areas to address. The possession, passing, and territorial control were there. The problem was what Germany did with all of it.
A 0-0 draw is not exactly the dramatic Klopp-era statement anyone was hoping for, but there are still plenty of lessons to take from the performance.
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