Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a pundit, has made comments regarding Germany's World Cup team selection and head coach Julian Nagelsmann's future, drawing criticism from Nagelsmann and German football legend Lothar Matthaus.

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Who

Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Lothar Matthaus, Thomas Muller, Deniz Undav, Jamal Musiala

What

When

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:05:15 GMT · 2h 15m ago

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Houston, United States ·

Why

Klopp, as a pundit for Magenta TV, questioned Nagelsmann's long-term position and suggested Deniz Undav should start over Jamal Musiala in Germany's World Cup opener against Curacao.

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How this affects you

Klopp's punditry has created a minor controversy within German football circles before the World Cup, potentially adding pressure on coach Julian Nagelsmann and debated player selection.

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Liverpool Echo
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-world-cup-34118781
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