Jurgen Klopp has addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding Manchester City's financial breach allegations and the potential impact on his Liverpool legacy. The former Reds boss admitted he is aware of the situation but remains focused on his new role with the German national team.
Jurgen Klopp's start to life as Germany manager has hit another roadblock following the news that Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the rest of the current international break. The Borussia Dortmund defender was forced to withdraw from the squad after sustaining a significant injury during a final training session.
Toni Kroos has laughed off being left off Jurgen Klopp's mailing list as the new Germany boss contacted several former internationals for support. The Real Madrid legend joked that he will message the manager on WhatsApp to find out exactly why his inbox remained empty.
Germany sporting director Rudi Voller confirmed that Jurgen Klopp will abandon his massive 44-man selection in favour of a traditional, streamlined squad for November's international fixtures. The radical double-group approach was designed as a unique audition window, but the national team hierarchy has insisted normal service will soon resume.
Mario Basler pulled no punches in his assessment of Joshua Kimmich after Germany suffered an embarrassing 1-0 Nations League defeat against Greece in Augsburg. The outspoken former international argued that the Bayern Munich midfielder constantly slows down the tempo and insisted Jurgen Klopp must urgently rethink the captain's role in the national team.
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