News: 2026 World Cup Thread — Hope, Hype & Heartbreak™

The Jitty Slitter · Jul 3, 2026

Berchtesgaden said: ↑

Completely agree. Unless the incompetence is even worse than we fear
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We haven't heard any real scandal out of the camp apart from the pens and goretzka - so i am guessing it must be Klopp moving.

BVBFNM · Jul 3, 2026

Berchtesgaden said: ↑

A lot to like if it is going to be Klopp

He is great at people management
He doesn’t come from the Bayern “family”
His teams at BVB were high energy, organized but still attractive in attack.
He was not afraid to play youth or find hidden option while at Dortmund.
I remember fullbacks rampaging down the flanks in his system. Piszcek and Schmelzer

I think Wirrz and Musiala will be much better used by Klopp as he did with Reus. Karl becomes Kagawa. CBs will be expected to make participate in breaking down teams.

I think Klopp will start by rebuilding the spine GK, CBs and DMs which we have the talent to do. Biggest concern is striker. Klopp found developed Lewandowski, Aubameyang.

My random musings and first thoughts on Klopp
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I'd like to add one more good thing about Klopp: he knows how to bring out the best out of the most pedestrian players. Remember many times he managed to beat the top teams with depleted squads.

The Jitty Slitter said: ↑

I'd still be surprised if Klopp wanted the job

But this sacking seems to indicate they must have an elite replacement. I don't think you sack JN just to bring in Voller.
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TBF, Völler did a great job in his one match as caretaker vs France, as Germany played like Germany, but we all know he doesn't want the job full-time, so you shouldn't worry.

Shwass5555 · Jul 3, 2026

rj123 said: ↑

Here's the announcement at the DFB web site:

https://www.dfb.de/news/julian-nagelsmann-leaves-role-as-germany-head-coach

Looks like Völler will remain in place.
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This is maybe unpopular, but he should go too. I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves / gets pushed after Klopp is hired.

Dage · Jul 3, 2026

Let's stick in this thread to all things of the tourney. Past games, decisions and so on. Everything around Klopp, Völler, DFB and the future in general, pls use the new thread.