Jurgen Klopp leaving nothing to chance as Julian Nagelsmann comments casts shadow over Germany boss

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SportFootballJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp is working as a high-profile pundit for the World Cup and his comments on Germany already appeared to have irked the national team manager, Julian NagelsmannJurgen Klopp might not have to get under the skin of Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann. Because if the World Cup doesn't go well for Nagelsmann in North America, Klopp and his opinions will be the least of his problems.But in the meantime, former Liverpool manager Klopp is leaving nothing to chance.

Throughout his time in English football, Klopp might have won the hearts, minds and adoration of Liverpool supporters. It remains to be seen if this includes him being Nagelsmann's replacement.Klopp wouldn't admit this at a time when the Germans are about to embark on a huge World Cup campaign.

He spoke with confidence and assurance, but let his guard down when challenged on whether Klopp's comments on his team selection had been disrespectful."We have a lot of experts," he said, "cool guys with a lot of success in soccer. It would be the perfect way to silence the noise coming at him from back home.But if he cannot win games in the coming weeks, the most deafening racket of all will be the clamour for him to go - and Klopp won't even have to say a word.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.