Jurgen Klopp sets four strict rules to Germany stars before first match in charge

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10:36, Wed, Sep 23, 2026 Updated: 10:37, Wed, Sep 23, 2026 Jurgen Klopp is set for his first international break as Germany manager (Image: Getty)Jurgen Klopp has laid down the law to his Germany players ahead of his first match in charge as manager. You can unsubscribe at any time.

However, ahead of his opening match in charge during the current international break, Klopp is said to have introduced four strict rules that his players must abide by.According to Sport Bild, the Klopp commandments are as follows: punctuality, no phones before matches, no haircuts, and limited family time. Instead, conversations between team-mates are being encouraged as a way to strengthen their bond.Jurgen Klopp has introduced a set of four commandments (Image: Getty)Klopp has also banned haircuts from taking place at the team hotel, with the rationale being that players ought to arrive at camp fully prepared.

And as far as family time is concerned, Nagelsmann was slammed for allowing players to be with their loved ones at all times during the World Cup.Away from the four rules, Klopp is also using his time as Germany manager as a way to reinstate national pride. When we wave it, I don’t want that someone thinks: ‘What’s going on with you?’ I want that they think you’re happy and you understand how lucky you are to be born in this wonderful country or to have moved here and live here.”The first task for Klopp is a UEFA Nations League clash against the Netherlands, with back-to-back home matches against Greece and Serbia to follow.