Jurgen Klopp told 'you can't do that' as German hero hits back at World Cup critics

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Klopp has been mentioned as a potential successor to the current manager and appeared to allude to the fact on German TV coverage.The 59-year-old was joined by former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller for Magenta Sport's coverage of Germany's World Cup opener against Curacao. “Luckily, it’s Julian Nagelsmann who’s picking the team," Klopp said while discussing the starting XI before adding “for now”.Fellow pundit Muller burst out laughing but Effenberg - who won the Champions League with Bayern and reached the Euro 92 final with Germany - didn't see things the same way.

“That’s not right; he’s speaking to millions of viewers. There’s always a bit of banter in what we say, and we’re not about to change our personalities any time soon.”Klopp, for his part, issued an apology on Monday.

That’s why I don’t need to be neutral all the time," he said."But looking back, I think I could have given myself a slap. In any case, I’m turning 59 on Tuesday, and I have to admit I’m still an idiot.”Nagelsmann's team selection did the business regardless, surviving a scare against Curacao before running out 7-1 winners.