'Jurgen Should Know Better': Klopp Criticised for Nagelsmann Jibe
Former Germany players condemned the remarks, and Klopp said he would have picked a different XI before apologising on air.
- Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp apologized after facing criticism for disparaging Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's starting lineup ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Curacao.
- Working as a television pundit alongside Thomas Mueller, the 59-year-old Klopp suggested he would have selected a different starting lineup, adding, "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team — for now."
- Germany's record appearance holder Lothar Matthaeus said "Jurgen should know better," while Champions League winner Stefan Effenberg called the remarks "unacceptable" for television audiences.
- Nagelsmann declined to escalate the dispute, telling reporters that "Thomas and Jurgen are good lads" who have enjoyed success in football, deflecting further commentary.
- Klopp later admitted it was a "no go," saying he could have "slapped myself" for the remarks, which he claimed "slipped out casually" with "absolutely no significance.
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ARY NewsKlopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmannwhile working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup. Former Liverpool manager Klopp has been employed as a TV pundit alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller for the duration of the tournament. In the lead-up to Germany's opener against Curacao, Klopp was critical of Nagelsmann's starting line-up. The 59-ye…
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'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup.
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