Jurgen Klopp 'hates' international breaks and ruled himself out of job before Germany talks
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp looks to be closing in on his return to management with Germany, although the former Liverpool boss hasn't spoken too fondly about international football in the pastJurgen Klopp could be set for a return to management with Germany(Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp’s return to management is in motion, with the former Liverpool boss undergoing talks with Germany about taking over from Julian Nagelsmann. Anyone who remembers his time at Anfield might be a little surprised by his switch to international soccer though.Klopp is the clear favorite to become his country’s next manager, with Germany looking for a new boss following another early exit from the World Cup.
The penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay means the four-time world champions haven’t won a single knockout game since they last won the tournament in 2014.The DFB, Germany’s football association, has moved quickly to try and secure the legendary former Liverpool manager, with a statement claiming that talks were planned with Klopp to succeed Nagelsmann.The man himself has since confirmed those talks are underway, and his return to the dugout could follow soon after two years away.He told Magenta TV: "Yes, I can confirm the talks. Although Klopp never ruled out a return, he did indicate on numerous occasions that he was happy being away from the touchline in his role as Red Bull’s head of global soccer.The move into international management may come as an even bigger surprise to Liverpool fans, given what he said during his time at Anfield.Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in talks to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany manager(Image: (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images))Asked back in 2019 whether a possible move into the international game would appeal to him, Klopp replied (via BILD): "I really cannot say."I do not know if I would like to.
If the question ever arises, I would think about it — but not now."What’s more, Klopp never greeted international games with much excitement. With the international days they train pretty much through all this because the coaches have their own targets and they think they have to do physical work with them as well."Klopp though looks set to push his reservations about international soccer to one side to answer Germany’s call at his country’s time of need.