Jurgen Klopp blasted for comments as Germany legend fires back to World Cup criticism

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Klopp has been touted as a possible successor to the current head coach and appeared to hint at this during German television coverage.The 59-year-old was joined by Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller for Magenta Sport's broadcast 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". "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 side survived an early scare against Curacao before emerging as 7-1 winners. Norway and France currently occupy first and second place, respectively, in that group following the opening round of fixtures, with both nations claiming victories over Iraq and Senegal, respectively.England's 2026 World Cup kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.