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Cacau backs Klopp for Germany national team coaching role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:04 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Cacau backs Klopp for Germany national team coaching role

Summary

Former Germany forward Cacau advocates for Jürgen Klopp to take over as national team coach following Julian Nagelsmann's expected resignation after Germany's World Cup exit. Cacau praises Klopp's passion and coaching experience, suggesting he could restore energy to the team. Klopp, currently a pundit, has yet to express interest in the role and has amassed significant accolades during his career. The German team has struggled since their 2014 World Cup victory, facing criticism for their recent performance. Cacau is currently in South America as a sports ambassador, where he shared his views.

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By the Numbers

•Cacau endorses Klopp as Nagelsmann's potential successor
•Nagelsmann likely to resign after World Cup disappointment
•Klopp has not confirmed interest in coaching position
•Cacau emphasizes the need for renewed passion in the team
•Germany lost to Paraguay in the last-32 of the World Cup

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8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Klopp can bring passion back to nation team - ex-Germany man Cacau

What they're saying

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Former Germany forward Cacau believes Jürgen Klopp would be the perfect successor to national team coach Julian Nagelsmann given his football passion would shine through. Media reports say Nagelsmann is set to step down after the last-32 World Cup exit to underdogs Paraguay, the latest in a long line of flops for the men's team since lifting the trophy in 2014.
— Yahoo Sports

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