Julian Nagelsmann has proved nothing - and despite his apology Jurgen Klopp knows it

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Jurgen Klopp has made a grovelling apology to Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann - but continues to stand behind him like a grim reaperJulian Nagelsmann and Jurgen Klopp have not been aligned at this World Cup. He's also backed himself into a corner at the same time.Klopp was forced to reconsider his decision to suggest Nagelsmann might not be the national team manager for too much longer.He admitted his crude remarks had left him wanting to punch himself in the face.

Apologising to Nagelsmann on live television was an embarrassing show of perspective from Klopp.While Nagelsmann was doing his best to disguise the feeling of smugness he must have been feeling inside. While the bloke most people have tipped to replace him as the next German manager, had been left choking on a large portion of humble pie.But Nagelsmann needs to share Klopp's indulgence in a dose of perspective as well.

Unlike times gone by, no-one seems to know what a typical German team looks like. A fair reflection of the team Nagelsmann has at his disposal.