Jurgen Klopp issues TV apology for awkward World Cup comment after causing row

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Jurgen Klopp is often box office when he has a microphone in his hand, but the Liverpool icon accidentally caused a storm with a comment during Germany's World Cup campaignJurgen Klopp has issued an apology to Julian Nagelsmann after casting doubt over his position as Germany manager. Klopp used the word "still" when referring to Nagelsmann's role as national team manager.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!He said: "Luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team", seemingly implying his tenure may not last much longer, depending on Germany's fortunes at the tournament.After Germany overcame Curacao 7-1 in their opening match, he had a message for his countryman.

Klopp has long been touted as the frontrunner to succeed Nagelsmann as Germany's next manager.In the meantime, though, he has been forced to eat humble pie. He admitted feeling so foolish for the remark that he could "punch himself in the face".Following Germany's thrashing, Klopp said: "I've already found the most hated word of the year: 'Still'.

What I've realised is, I'll be 59 on Tuesday and I'm still an idiot."Klopp has made clear he is firmly in Nagelsmann's corner, telling him: "We are completely on your side, whatever you do with this. "I'm surprised that the request is coming from you," Nagelsmann said.He then turned the tables on the reporter, asking what they made of Klopp's comments, to which the journalist replied: "A little prickly." Bringing the exchange to a close, Nagelsmann responded: "Good.