Miroslav Klose emphasizes consistency as Nürnberg coach
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Miroslav Klose, now head coach at Nürnberg, advocates for a stable coaching approach amidst a trend of frequent changes in German football. He draws parallels between his coaching philosophy and the consistency seen in successful teams like Paris Saint-Germain, who could achieve a historic treble. Klose's emphasis on identity and consistent player usage is seen as a crucial element in modern coaching. The Champions League titleholder PSG won their two finals with nearly unchanged lineups, a strategy Klose appears to endorse while managing Nürnberg. His insights reflect broader shifts in coaching models in Germany.
- •Miroslav Klose is now head coach at Nürnberg
- •Klose values consistency in coaching
- •PSG could win a historic treble this season
- •Klose compares his methods to PSG's stable lineups
- •Nürnberg's performance may reflect Klose's coaching philosophy
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"‘Miro’, now in charge at Nürnberg, knows the value of consistency and identity in an era of tinkering coaches who did not play professionally You learn the most from the best. The Champions League winners are Paris Saint-Germain, and they could achieve a historic hat-trick this season. Since the tournament’s rebrand in 1992, they would be only the second club to accomplish this feat, after Real Madrid’s run from 2016 to 2018. I see clear parallels between the two. For Madrid, nine players started in all three of their final victories. Similarly, PSG won their two finals with virtually identical lineups. The only change came during their title defence in Budapest, where Gianluigi Donnarumma no longer featured in goal, Luis Enrique having parted ways with the Italian European champion. core players: about 70 to 85% each remaining regular starters: 50 to 60% each squad players: 40 to 45% each fringe squad places: sharing the remaining maximum of 20% Continue reading...
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