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Julian Nagelsmann is on the verge of leaving his role as Germany manager following a crucial summit with the DFB. After a disappointing World Cup exit, the leadership has recommended that he step down voluntarily. If he refuses, a formal dismissal is expected, with ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp thought to be in the running to replace him.

Jonathan Tah has opened up on the psychological toll of his missed penalty that confirmed Germany’s shock exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Bayern Munich defender was the man who ultimately failed to convert from 12 yards, but reports have since emerged regarding the reluctance of his team-mates to step up during the high-pressure moment.

Oliver Kahn has defended Julian Nagelsmann following Germany's World Cup exit to Paraguay, insisting the head coach is not the root of the team's problems. Instead, the former Bayern Munich chief pointed to deeper structural issues within German football, arguing the penalty shootout exposed a worrying lack of responsibility among the players.

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has backed Jurgen Klopp to take over the German national team, insisting the former Liverpool manager can restore the sense of optimism missing from the DFB setup. Following a humiliating 2026 World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay, pressure has reached a boiling point for current head coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Manuel Neuer has insisted he holds no regrets over his decision to come out of international retirement, despite Germany suffering a shock exit from the World Cup. The legendary goalkeeper returned to the fold for one final tournament only to see Die Mannschaft eliminated in the round of 32 by Paraguay, resulting in his second retirement from the national team.

Former Real Madrid and Germany midfield maestro Toni Kroos has delivered a scathing review of the national team following their shock 2026 World Cup exit. The 2014 world champion believes the current squad lacks the elite individual quality required to compete for major honours on the global stage.

After the embarrassing exit at the World Cup, criticism is pouring in on Julian Nagelsmann from all sides. But internally too, the Germany head coach is apparently facing some serious accusations.

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Jurgen Klopp is reportedly open to taking over as Germany manager following the nation's disastrous and premature exit from the 2026 World Cup. The legendary former Liverpool boss has emerged as the primary candidate to lead Die Mannschaft back to glory as pressure mounts on current head coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Dietmar Hamann launched a fierce attack on Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's shock 2026 World Cup exit, accusing the head coach of failing to build team unity and neglecting player scouting. The former Germany international also questioned the coach's commitment as pressure continues to grow on the national team boss.

Joshua Kimmich accepted full responsibility after Germany's World Cup campaign ended with a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the last 32. The defender admitted his side never reached their best level during the tournament and insisted the players alone were to blame for another disappointing exit.

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Julian Nagelsmann was left furious by the decision to disallow Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal, branding the VAR intervention a "scandal" before becoming frustrated during a post-match television interview.