Jurgen Klopp receives Germany SOS as Julian Nagelsmann faces brunt of World Cup exit
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Germany were knocked out of the World Cup by Paraguay on Monday night, with Julian Nagelsmann's side losing 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32Jurgen Klopp has been urged to take over the German national team(Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has been urged to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach.The appeal has emerged from sections of the German press following the four-time World Champions' dramatic exit from this summer's tournament on Monday at the hands of Paraguay in the Round of 32.The former Bayern Munich manager was left helpless as his team's World Cup ambitions crumbled, with the South American side prevailing 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate after 120 minutes. Subsequently, German publication BILD ran a striking editorial calling upon former Liverpool chief Klopp to step in and save his nation.The demands follow Klopp's tongue-in-cheek comments regarding Nagelsmann's position, for which he subsequently issued an apology.The article asserts that, notwithstanding Nagelsmann's contract extending until 2028, the country's football association can no longer tolerate a "business as usual" mentality.
It declared that "Nagelsmann should go – and Jurgen Klopp should come!".Holding Nagelsmann accountable for Germany's quarter-final elimination by Spain at Euro 2024, the piece contends he "has repeatedly done things since then that are inappropriate and unbecoming of the national coach.", reports the Mirror.The publication also lambasts the 38 year old as "petulant, defiant, and know-it-all", suggesting he lacks enthusiasm and fails to motivate his squad. It's time for Jurgen Klopp."Klopp currently serves as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, while also working as a television pundit for German broadcasters at the World Cup.
But it's not the time to talk about that," he remarked, with considerable diplomacy.Nagelsmann, meanwhile, has made clear his determination to retain his position. I know a lot of people will want me to leave, but I would love to continue if the DFB wants me to."This marks the third consecutive World Cup in which Germany have fallen at the knockout stages.