Matthias Sammer launches a fierce attack on the DFB and its former director Oliver Bierhoff. He does, however, have words of praise for the new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp. News and rumours about the Germany team.
Jurgen Klopp has been set the simple challenge of being “less sh*t” as he prepares to embark on a new challenge as manager of the Germany national team. Robert Huth has told GOAL that the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss will bring “heavy metal football” to the international arena while chasing down European Championship and World Cup crowns.
Jamie Carragher has launched a stinging critique of Florian Wirtz following Liverpool's recent outing against Bournemouth, suggesting the German international is failing to meet the lofty expectations set by his hefty price tag. The former Reds defender turned pundit expressed deep concerns over the playmaker's impact at Anfield, claiming that his current level of performance is simply not enough for a side chasing major silverware.
After Manuel Neuer’s latest retirement, the battle for the goalkeeper’s spot in the Germany team is as open as it has rarely been before. However, Jürgen Klopp now seems to have made an initial decision on the matter.
Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has ended speculation regarding his international allegiance after being selected in Morocco's latest competitive squad. The 24-year-old was strongly tipped for a surprise call-up to Jurgen Klopp's new-look Germany setup, but has opted to pledge his long-term future to the Atlas Lions ahead of upcoming qualifiers.
These comments are certainly surprising! Borussia Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke has revealed that he would have liked to appoint Thomas Tuchel as Germany coach. However, not this summer, but four years ago after the 2022 World Cup.
Jürgen Klopp’s eagerly awaited first squad nomination has prompted entirely positive reactions. Former Germany international Stefan Effenberg also offered high praise, while at the same time issuing a warning to the new national team coach.
After a somewhat unfortunate start to the new season, Deniz Undav is missing from Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany squad. Lothar Matthäus believes Julian Nagelsmann shares some of the blame for the VfB Stuttgart striker’s creative crisis.
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp sparks euphoria with his first DFB squad and obviously wants to distance himself from his failed predecessor Julian Nagelsmann in every respect. A comment.
