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 tournament might not kick-off for the best part of two years, but the extended international break offered some early clues as to how the challengers are shaping up
Since 2017, Jochen Sauer has held leading positions in Bayern Munich's youth set-up. In part two of the major interview, he speaks about the development of the "Bundesliga Talent Series" with Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp and the problem of talents moving away.
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.
Lothar Matthäus has no understanding for the debate surrounding Germany captain Joshua Kimmich. He also makes a clear demand of Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp.
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.
What several German goalkeeping legends were denied over the past almost 50 years, Bayern Munich’s Jonas Urbig has managed in his first two appearances for the Germany team.
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp called up a total of 43 players, including a number of newcomers, for his first international window. An overview of the winners and losers in the Germany team.
Jurgen Klopp has declared his massive 44-player audition a complete success following Germany's goalless Nations League draw against Greece. The national team manager utilised two separate squads across four matches, insisting the experiment provided him with vital fresh options for future challenges.
Better than before, but not as good as hoped for - that is the short summary. But what remains in detail from Jürgen Klopp's first international phase?
One win, two draws, one defeat. Despite a less than outstanding return from the first four Nations League matches, Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp drew an extremely positive conclusion.
Jurgen Klopp's experimental Germany side were forced to settle for a frustrating 0-0 Nations League draw against a resilient Greece at the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki. The encounter was a masterclass in territorial dominance met by a stubborn defensive wall, with the visitors monopolising the ball to the tune of 70.1% possession and completing a staggering 640 passes compared to Greece's 267.
Jurgen Klopp's challenging start as Germany manager continued on Sunday as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by a resilient Greece in their UEFA Nations League clash. Despite dominating possession and unleashing 21 shots at the Toumba Stadium, the visitors failed to secure a breakthrough, with a crucial VAR intervention denying them a first-half winner.
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