Joachim Loew calls for giving Jurgen Klopp time and calm to lead the German national team
The former coach stresses the importance of stability and building a clear identity for the team in light of the current challenges
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- Joachim Loew, former coach of the German national team, called for giving the new coach Jurgen Klopp sufficient time to implement his ideas.
- These statements came before Klopp's first match with the national team against the Netherlands in the European Nations League, stressing the need for patience and building a clear identity for the team.
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Joachim Loew coached the German national team between 2006 and 2021 and led it to win the 2014 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp takes over after a period of failures in major tournaments.
Joachim Loew, the former coach of the German national team, said in statements to the “Münchner Merkur TZ” media group (Münchner Merkur/tz) today, Thursday (September 24, 2026), commenting on the new coach of the German national team, Jurgen Klopp: “The most important thing now is to give him the time and calm necessary to implement his ideas.”
Despite Germany's failure in three consecutive World Cups, Loew believes that there is no reason to underestimate German football.
"I don't think it makes sense to say that we are further away than ever from the elite of world football," Loew said. "We still have very good players, strong clubs, good coaches, and great potential to develop young talent. It's about giving the team stability."
Klopp will play his first match as coach of the German national team against his Dutch counterpart today, Thursday (September 24, 2026) in the European Nations League.
He added: "Above all, I hope he gives the team a clear identity. Jurgen represents energy, strength and a close connection between the team and the fans. But even with him, things will not work overnight. After the disappointing World Cup, we need confidence and patience, and a team that plays again for Germany with great conviction."
Loew, 66 years old, coached the German national team between 2006 and 2021, and led it to win the 2014 World Cup, after previously working as an assistant to Jurgen Klinsmann between 2004 and 2006.
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