Jurgen Klopp reunites with Virgil van Dijk at World Cup after starting new job
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SportFootballJurgen KloppThey won everything they could win together during their time at Liverpool and now both Virgil van Dijk and Jurgen Klopp are at the World Cup for different purposesJurgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk had a World Cup selfie as part of a mini Liverpool reunion. Klopp and Van Dijk caught up with each other a day after the Netherlands' draw with Japan.The Liverpool defender scored his nation's first goal of the World Cup with a pinpoint header into the far corner, only to be left disappointed after the Japanese equalised on two occasions and secured a draw.
Just over a day from the Netherlands' draw with the Japanese, Van Dijk and Klopp's paths crossed in the USA.The iconic former Reds manager is at the World Cup in a punditry capacity for German outlet Magenta TV, where he has caused a stir with some of his blunt comments. However, the one making the most headlines so far is Klopp, who has proven to have a razor sharp tongue as a pundit.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
Klopp, who has regularly been linked to the managerial job at Die Mannschaft, was talking about the Germans' starting XI ahead of their 7-1 victory over Curacao.As he was suggesting Nagelsmann should not have started Jamal Musiala in the game, Klopp said: "Luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team" suggesting the ex-Bayern Munich manager may not be there for much longer.He went on to apologise for his comment in his next television appearance, admitting it was a silly thing to say. Learn moreSky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJurgen KloppWorld CupVirgil van Dijk