So, Germany’s first UEFA Nations League match will actually be against the Netherlands (September 24). Depending on who takes charge of the respective teams, we could well see a potential showdown between Klopp and Slot.
There are plenty of rumors about it by now. It will be interesting to see what happens.
I’d love to see how Klopp would transform this national team. He’d give them belief and a clear direction. From the DFB’s perspective, appointing Klopp is a no-brainer.
But does he want to do it? We’ll see, I hope that he goes for it!
When he was in club management, it’s a job that I thought would drive him up the wall, as he wouldn’t be working with players all the time and there would be lots of downtime between international breaks.
I think it would be far better for him now. It’s pretty obvious that the Liverpool job was taking its toll on him towards the end. This gives him a chance to stay in the game - still lots of analysing games and players and lots of visits to matches, but he would have an opportunity to rest and still keep up with his media appearances.
I am now convinced that he would take the job if the DFB approached him—though certainly only on his own terms. He would likely demand “the keys to the kingdom” and want to completely overhaul the existing structures. Of course, Nagelsmann would have to be dismissed first, which would be a costly move for the DFB. Money certainly wouldn’t be the issue with Klopp; the real question is whether the DFB would be willing to grant him sufficient authority and leeway. That would represent a massive jolt of change for German football.
It would not surprise me now to see Klopp brought in as part of a major overhaul of the player development process, all the way down through the age grades. Germany simply isn’t producing talent on the level or quantity that France is.
Doubt they will confirm Klopp before the WC is over because he is still working as a pundit.
Surely Pete Krawietz will join his staff once again.
Wishful thinking but wouldn’t it be great if Klopp brings in Thiago as one of his assistants. Worked under Flick at Barcelona for one year I don’t think he has anything lined up currently.
I agree we’re behind France, England and probably Spain too when it comes to young talent but it’s definitely more than enough to be successful under Klopp.
Said it before - doubt there will be more than 3 players over 30 in the EURO squad in 2028. Kimmich, Tah and maybe Undav I guess.
I have to say something about this: if Germany had to be eliminated to get Klopp as coach, then I’m more than happy we were knocked out. Let’s hope it all works out—including the necessary changes and so on—and then we can just sit back and watch. It will undoubtedly take time, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s Kloppo.
"After the World Cup exit, which was deeply disappointing for everyone without exception, Julian’s decision deserves our respect. He is taking responsibility, even though he would have preferred to continue shaping and developing the team, and he is putting the national team as a whole above his own personal interests.
Of course, we all would have wished for a different outcome to the tournament and a more convincing performance from our team. But Julian is, and will remain, an outstanding coach, and I am convinced that he will continue on his path successfully. I am sincerely grateful to Julian for our trusting and friendly collaboration."