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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has taken to the world of punditry during the World Cup in North America, and he's been praised for his analysis on the panelJurgen Klopp has been enjoying his new job in punditry following the German national team(Image: (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images))Germany fans have been full of praise for Jurgen Klopp, as the former Liverpool head coach has taken to punditry during the FIFA World Cup this summer.The 58-year-old has handed in his tactics board in favor of the microphone, representing German outlet Magenta TV for the network's coverage of the tournament. It has already seen the ex-manager in some hot water over comments he made regarding Julian Nagelsmann's team, sparking quite the controversy.Klopp hit back by claiming he wasn't criticizing the current Germany head coach and his team selections, and will be supporting the team throughout the competition, as the nation goes in search of its fifth World Cup title.While all that played into the backdrop of the opening match for Germany, the noise was quickly shut out when the team got the action underway in the opening group game against Curacao.A 7-1 thrashing from DFB-Team got it off to an ideal start, having been knocked out in the previous two tournament group stages, with Klopp there to witness it all on punditry duty.It was the first chance to see the former manager in action on the media side, and many Germany fans were left impressed with his analysis during the breaks.Jurgen Klopp has taken to punditry for the World Cup(Image: (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images))Taking to social media, one supporter said: "Klopp really broke down and analyzed the game well."Another added: "Super halftime analysis from Klopp and Muller."Others were just as pleased with the combination of Klopp alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, as they said: "I could listen to Müller and Klopp all day, that analysis has so much aura wow.""He's one of the best experts for me," another fan said of the former Liverpool boss.
"But take a look at Magenta... Muller, Klopp, Hummels all awesome."It's an ideal start for Klopp in a totally new role, one that could become more regular alongside his day-to-day work with RB Leipzig as the club's Head of Global Soccer.The new job is a change from his original position as a head coach, having put that aside since leaving Liverpool back in 2024.Links with other clubs have emerged in recent months, especially with Real Madrid, though he has seemingly settled on being retired from management for now.It certainly won't be the last we see of Klopp, especially throughout this World Cup, as he continues his role following the German national team.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jurgen KloppFIFA World CupLiverpool FC
