'He's coming!' - Jurgen Klopp's Instagram post sends USMNT fans wild amid calls for ex-Liverpool boss to replace Gregg Berhalter

Klopp has been touted as a potential replacement for the beleaguered Berhalter after the USMNT were dumped out of the Copa America at the group stages following defeats to Panama and Uruguay. Both Tim Howard and Alexi Lalas, two former USMNT internationals, believe Klopp could be convinced to manage the country ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

On July 4th, Klopp wrote on Instagram: "It's the perfect day to think about my trips with Liverpool to the States. We've had a great time and the US fans are electric! Happy 4th of July!"

A subtle nod to the rumours linking him to the USMNT job, perhaps? Either way, Klopp's message sent fans into meltdown.

@USMNTOnly posted: "Jurgen Klopp thinking about his trips to the US on the 4th of July. He's coming."

@Managertactical wrote: "Jurgen Klopp, welcome to the USMNT."

@poolisick added: "Klopp new USMNT head coach easter egg."

@UrbanDFW said: "Hey USMNT if this isn't a wink I don't know what is. Klopp wants to come!!!!!"

@910tylxr concluded: "Go get Klopp, go look at his latest IG post he's asking for the offer."

Berhalter has not officially lost his job but his future is very much up in the air. The USMNT manager has been accused of "wasting" the country's so-called Golden Generation, featuring the likes of Christian Pulisic and Giovanni Reyna.

The USMNT will indulge in some soul-searching before their next fixture. They face Canada on September 8 but it remains to be seen who will be in charge.