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Matthäus urges DFB to support Klopp as potential national coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Matthäus urges DFB to support Klopp as potential national coach

Summary

Lothar Matthäus expressed hope that Jürgen Klopp will receive the necessary time and authority if appointed Germany's national team coach following a disappointing World Cup. Matthäus emphasized the need for Klopp to select his support team, recommending figures like Per Mertesacker and Bastian Schweinsteiger. The German Football Federation is considering Klopp after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation and is open to involving more 2014 World Cup winners in key roles.

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By the Numbers

•Matthäus calls for creative freedom for Klopp as coach.
•Germany exited the World Cup in the round of 32 on penalties.
•DFB is considering bringing in more 2014 World Cup winners.
•Mertesacker previously offered services to DFB.

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4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Matthäus: Klopp needs 'time and authority' as Germany coach

What they're saying

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Germany icon Lothar Matthäus hopes Jürgen Klopp gets plenty of creative freedom if he's appointed as new national team coach following the World Cup debacle. "I hope that the German Football Federation (DFB) gives him all the time and authority he needs to make real improvements.
— Yahoo Sports

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