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Lothar Matthaus backs Jurgen Klopp for Germany job

Lothar Matthaus backs Jurgen Klopp for Germany job
Lothar Matthaus backs Jurgen Klopp for Germany jobČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Frank Hoermann / SVEN SIMON

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has backed Jurgen Klopp as the ideal successor following Julian Nagelsmann’s departure, urging the German Football Association to begin a new era.

After the country’s disappointing World Cup exit in the round of 16, Matthaus argued that the national team’s problems extend beyond the head coach. 

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The former captain called for sweeping reforms within the DFB, insisting the federation must undergo significant changes to avoid repeating recent failures. 

"Every stone must be turned over and everyone at the DFB must question themselves," Matthaus told Sky Sport. 

"It's not just the national coach, but all DFB officials must take responsibility for the fact that Germany has once again failed so ingloriously at the World Cup. The first big mistake was the design of Nagelsmann's extension almost a year ago."

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