'I know Jurgen Klopp well — there are two reasons the Germany job is perfect for him'

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Christian Heidel, who worked with Jurgen Klopp at Mainz, has explained the two reasons that the Liverpool legend is taking on the perfect job as national team head coachJurgen Klopp before the World Cup game between Norway and Brazil.(Image: Elsa/Getty Images)Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel, who worked alongside Jurgen Klopp for seven years at the German club and knows him well, has backed the Liverpool legend to succeed as Julian Nagelsmann's replacement.Klopp is set to hold formal talks about leaving his role with the Red Bull group to take on the German national team job. He could reunite with former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders, who has been out of work since leaving Manchester City this summer."Jurgen Klopp's greatest strength is his ability to connect with people," Heidel told BILD.

All parties will supposedly meet next week in New York to discuss the next steps.Jurgen Klopp is closing in on the Germany job but there are still issues to work out(Image: (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))Klopp and his agent, Marc Kosicke, are yet to reach a full agreement with Germany regarding the vacancy at this stage.For example, there is a decision to be made on whether the Liverpool legend's contract will run until 2028, after the next European Championship, or 2030, after the next World Cup."Yes, I can confirm the talks," Klopp said on Magenta TV when asked about his interest in the vacancy. I’ve said I’m interested in the talks.

I assume he won’t stand in the way. It was an intense time."Should he take over, Klopp's first game is set to be a UEFA Nations League tie with the Netherlands, where he could reunite with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Ryan Gravenberch.Liverpool.com says: It feels like a natural fit for Klopp to take the Germany job.