Despite being only 18, Lennart Karl has already worked under two national team coaches. The Bayern Munich youngster has noticed one difference in particular between Jürgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann.
Jordan Henderson has been a divisive character at times over the course of his domestic and international career - mainly among supporters - but top managers such as Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Xabi Alonso all love him. Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has explained to GOAL why that is the case, with the ex-Liverpool captain having moved to Stamford Bridge as a free agent in 2026.
Jürgen Klopp in particular is said to have pushed for the signing of Johan Bakayoko in his then role as Head of Global Soccer. But Bakayoko has disappointed at RB Leipzig so far.
Niclas Fullkrug could be set for a sensational return to the international stage after rediscovering his clinical edge in the Bundesliga. The veteran striker has wasted no time in making his mark back in Germany, prompting high-level discussions about his future with the national team.
Manuel Neuer makes a costly mistake against Augsburg, while debate continues over whether the Germany national team can do without Joshua Kimmich. It is all nonsense, says Uli Hoeneß.
Could Julian Nagelsmann return to the Bundesliga soon? If Roger Schmidt, Jürgen Klopp’s successor in the RB world, has his way, RB Leipzig at least are not an option.
Joshua Kimmich’s role in the Germany team was one of the major topics during the international break. After Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw against Augsburg, Kimmich himself and Max Eberl commented on it.
The invention of the so-called “Bundesliga Talent Series” was preceded by controversial public debate. Since the launch in August, however, virtually nothing has been heard of the new youth competition in German football.
Jürgen Klopp deliberately chose not to send Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala on to the pitch together during his first training camp as Germany coach. That could change in the next international break. But does such a constellation make sense at all?
Germany under-21 striker Nicolo Tresoldi has revealed why he turned down a senior call-up from Jurgen Klopp as his international tug-of-war continues. The 22-year-old forward admitted he remains completely split between representing Germany or Italy, with both Klopp and Azzurri chief Roberto Mancini personally pitching for his allegiance.
Steven Gerrard has candidly admitted that the biggest regret of his legendary playing career was the timing of his departure from Anfield. The former Liverpool captain revealed he would have sacrificed almost anything to have played under Jurgen Klopp had he known the German manager was set to arrive just months after his exit.
Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is partly critical of the way new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has handled the Joshua Kimmich issue in public.
