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Matthäus criticizes Nagelsmann's tenure as Germany coach

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Matthäus criticizes Nagelsmann's tenure as Germany coach

Summary

Lothar Matthäus criticized former Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann in a column for Bild, calling his leadership a "resounding failure". Matthäus pointed to a lack of leadership, quality play, and solid defense during Nagelsmann's tenure. He noted that Nagelsmann's coaching staff failed to challenge him, and he ignored advice both internally and externally. Following the team's elimination from the World Cup, where they lost to Paraguay on penalties, Nagelsmann resigned. Jürgen Klopp is expected to be the next coach, with Matthäus suggesting that his appointment could change the direction of German football.

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By the Numbers

•Matthäus labels Nagelsmann's coaching a failure in leadership and tactics.
•Germany exited the World Cup in the round of 32 after losing to Paraguay.
•Nagelsmann ignored internal advice and had a supportive coaching staff.
•Jürgen Klopp is anticipated to succeed Nagelsmann as head coach.

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3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Matthäus highlights Nagelsmann's mistakes during Germany tenure

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Germany great Lothar Matthäus sharply criticized former national team coach Julian Nagelsmann and highlighted the mistakes he made along the way. In a column for the Bild newspaper published on Saturday, the 1990 World Cup champion said that the entire project was a "resounding failure" and that the team had "no leadership on the field, no quality of play, no solid defence, and no teamwork.
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