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‘He’s thinking about the future of German football’ – Lothar Matthäus discusses Jürgen Klopp’s start to life as Germany head coach

Lothar Matthäus knows a thing or two about success on the international stage, having won the 1990 FIFA World Cup as Germany captain. Now a television pundit in his homeland, the former Ballon d'Or winner has shared his thoughts on…

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Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 7:31 AM

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Lothar Matthäus expressed strong support for Jürgen Klopp as Germany's new head coach.
Matthäus noted Klopp personally called Deniz Undav and Oliver Baumann to explain their squad omissions.
The former Germany captain praised Klopp's dynamic tone and clear demands ahead of Nations League matches.

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Former Germany captain Lothar Matthäus shared his support for Jürgen Klopp following his appointment as head coach of the German national team. Speaking in an interview, Matthäus expressed enthusiasm for Klopp's early tenure ahead of upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, noting the new manager's dynamic approach and clear communication in recent press conferences.

Matthäus emphasized Klopp's transparent communication style, revealing that the manager personally contacted players like Deniz Undav and Oliver Baumann to explain why they were left out of the squad. He stated that Klopp will establish his own path rather than focusing on his predecessors' methods.

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