On August 26, Sky Germany published an article detailing Klopp's work since taking over as Germany's head coach, including discussions with coaches like Kovac, Kompany, and Sebastian Hoeneß, as well as details about Klopp's agent Marc Kosicke joining the DFB and the specific date for announcing the first national team squad.

Full text of Sky Germany column

Klopp has emphasized that the DFB must maintain close relationships with clubs, strengthen communication, and achieve tight coordination. He has held several in-depth discussions with Bundesliga coaches and is evaluating numerous potential national team players.

The DFB sharply criticized Hoeneß following his recent controversial remarks about Klopp's agent Marc Kosicke in an exclusive interview with RTL and Sky Germany. According to Sky Germany, Hoeneß and Kosicke have since spoken by phone. The two have known each other for many years, and the conversation is reported to have been positive and constructive.

Kosicke has known Klopp since 2006 and is one of his closest friends. He was involved in creating Bayern's "Mia san Mia" slogan in 2008, which was collaboratively designed by a working group convened by Bayern with Kosicke's participation. Additionally, Kosicke was the first agent to specialize in consulting for head coaches.

As an external consultant for the DFB and a "joint coach for strategy, development, and innovation," Kosicke aims to provide an outside perspective. He is unlikely to be on the training pitch but may be in the locker room. Contrary to Hoeneß's allegations in the interview, Klopp's consultant left the agencyFIVE project on August 14and has held no stake since January 2025.

Klopp has begun his new duties. After recently speaking with Borussia Dortmund coach Nico Kovac, the national team coach also had lengthy phone conversations with Bayern Munich coach Kompany and Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß. In these calls, Klopp clearly explained to all three their important roles as club coaches and stressed that maintaining good communication with the clubs is crucial to him. Klopp demonstrated great interest and patience, and also inquired about potential candidates for the German national team.

All three clubs have a large number of such players. Tah, Brown, Pavlovic, and Kimmich are expected to play key roles in the German national team, and it is only a matter of time before Gnabry, Lennart Karl, and Musiala return to the squad. Karl is close to resuming training with the team, while Gnabry needs a few more days of rest. Musiala is currently in individual rehabilitation training, and Urbich and Bischof could also be considered by Klopp.

Nmecha is currently the safest national team player at Borussia Dortmund. Anton and Beier are also potential candidates, while Schlotterbeck will return to the national team after recovering from injury. The center-back is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Borussia Dortmund's training facility, working with physiotherapists and rehabilitation coaches. The exact date of his return to match play has not yet been determined.

For Stuttgart, Stiller, M. Mitelstädt, Jeltsch, Führich, Leweling, and Undav are potential candidates. Stuttgart's new signing Pejcinović is already on Klopp's watchlist.

Faride Alidou, who recently extended his contract with Cologne until2031 without a release clause, has clearly entered the German coach's plans. Baring any unforeseen circumstances, he will undoubtedly be included in the squad for the Nations League matches.

Klopp has communicated with nearly all youth national team coaches. His key message is: "People! You are, in a sense, the coaches of the national team, because you develop the players I lead." Thus, Klopp clearly conveyed to his colleagues the importance of youth coaches' roles.

In late July, when Klopp presented himself at the DFB headquarters in Frankfurt, another striking point was the friendly demeanor he displayed toward staff. Staff were pleasantly surprised when he ate lunch twice in a row in the DFB cafeteria, an action that was warmly received and contrasted sharply with the Nagelsmann era.

Further evidence of this is that DFB staff visited Blankenhain in Thuringia, where Klopp and his entire coaching staff, including assistant coaches Sven Bender, Peter Krawietz, and Pepijn Lijnders, along with his immediate team, spent three days at the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land in Blankenhain.

Sports director Völler and consultant Kosicke also attended the multi-day meeting in Thuringia. Topics discussed included: What challenges will the national team coach face? How are internal processes structured? When and how will the squad be selected? After all, during Nations League matches, Klopp plans to hold up to eight press conferences.

Klopp will announce Germany's squad for the Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Greece (home), Serbia, and Greece (away) on September 17.

What remained after the first meeting in the Weimar region were extremely constructive discussions, established team chemistry, and an overall relaxed atmosphere. After a day of work, they gathered together, which again demonstrated the enthusiasm and presence Klopp brings to his new role.

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