The fact that Joshua Kimmich and Felix Nmecha did not yet function satisfactorily together in the first two internationals under Jürgen Klopp does not unsettle the new Germany coach at all.
Toni Kroos has laughed off being left off Jurgen Klopp's mailing list as the new Germany boss contacted several former internationals for support. The Real Madrid legend joked that he will message the manager on WhatsApp to find out exactly why his inbox remained empty.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente (65) believes Jürgen Klopp (59) is capable of leading the Germany national team back to the top of the world game. But he said it would require a great deal of patience. The World Cup and European Championship-winning coach also waxed lyrical about a midfield star in the DFB team.
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp (59) is seeking support from former greats of the DFB team for his new direction. Toni Kroos (36), however, is not involved.
Germany sporting director Rudi Voller confirmed that Jurgen Klopp will abandon his massive 44-man selection in favour of a traditional, streamlined squad for November's international fixtures. The radical double-group approach was designed as a unique audition window, but the national team hierarchy has insisted normal service will soon resume.
Mario Basler pulled no punches in his assessment of Joshua Kimmich after Germany suffered an embarrassing 1-0 Nations League defeat against Greece in Augsburg. The outspoken former international argued that the Bayern Munich midfielder constantly slows down the tempo and insisted Jurgen Klopp must urgently rethink the captain's role in the national team.
Stefan Effenberg believes the euphoria surrounding the DFB team and Jürgen Klopp has already faded somewhat after the defeat against Greece. One thing in particular surprises the former Germany international.
Joshua Kimmich has demanded a swift tactical evolution from his teammates after Germany slumped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Greece in the UEFA Nations League. The result has left the national side searching for answers as they struggle to fully integrate the high-intensity philosophy introduced by new head coach Jurgen Klopp.
Jurgen Klopp has suffered his first defeat as Germany head coach after a historic 1-0 UEFA Nations League loss against Greece. Dimitris Kourbelis struck a late deflected winner in Augsburg, punishing the hosts for their lack of conviction despite dominating possession.
Jurgen Klopp has launched a passionate defence of his experimental selection methods following Germany's unexpected defeat to Greece. The former Liverpool manager faced immediate scrutiny after his home debut ended in a historic loss, but he remains adamant that his radical approach is the only way forward for the national team.
Germany icon Bastian Schweinsteiger did not hold back in his harsh evaluation of the national team after Jurgen Klopp experienced an unprecedented home defeat against Greece. The former midfielder warned that the four-time world champions have plummeted into mediocrity following a toothless display that extended their winless run to four games.
