“I was surprised” – Kahn takes aim at Klopp over criticism of Kompany’s Bayern tactics and Nagelsmann remarks

Former Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has criticized Germany national team coach Jürgen Klopp for questioning Vincent Kompany's tactics following Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Klopp had raised questions regarding Bayern's defensive structure and Harry Kane's role. Kahn expressed surprise at the remarks during an interview with Sky Germany, stating that such public criticism resembled comments from a television pundit rather than an active national team manager.

Kahn stressed the importance of collegiality among managers and noted that Klopp had previously made controversial remarks about former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. Kahn argued that national team managers should exercise greater caution to avoid unnecessary controversy, pointing back to Klopp's past comments made during the World Cup, for which Klopp later issued an apology.