Jurgen Klopp can completely enjoy life after leaving Liverpool, continue his job as a television commentator and earn a significant income. In the recent World Cup, the German strategist quickly made his mark on television when accompanying Thomas Muller, the former German national team striker who is also gradually moving into the media field.
However, German football needs Klopp in a much more important role.
After the bitter defeat to Paraguay in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, the German team has not yet been able to end the series of defeats in the knockout matches since winning the 2014 World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann could not bring the "Tank" back to its original position, like his predecessor Hansi Flick before that. Both are good tactical coaches, but lack the appeal to create identity and inspire the team.
And that is what Klopp always possesses.
At both Mainz, Dortmund and Liverpool, the 59-year-old strategist left with the status of a legend. He brought Mainz to play in the Bundesliga for the first time in history, helping Dortmund end many years of inferiority to win two consecutive Bundesliga titles, before reviving Liverpool with the first Premier League title after 30 years and a series of other major titles, including the Champions League.
Not only bringing success, Klopp also builds an energetic, emotional playing style and always conveys the fighting spirit to his students.
At his debut as head coach of the German national team, Klopp declared: "There are 11 teams that are rated higher than us. But our task is to make defeating them completely possible with our own playing style.
After many years of playing without vitality, Klopp's appearance alone is enough to bring a new atmosphere to the German team.
In fact, Klopp has been mentioned as Joachim Low's successor for many years. However, at that time he did not want to take over a successful team but always looked for projects to rebuild. Therefore, rumors related to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich have never become reality.
Now, when the German national team is falling into the most difficult period in many years, Klopp decided to return.
Compared to when he was leading Dortmund, Klopp now owns a much more impressive record. However, his strong personality has not changed. The German strategist is famous for his straightforwardness, decisiveness and willingness to confront the media if he feels the team is being treated unfairly.
Right in the first press conference, Klopp sent a tough message to the German media: "I take on this job even though I have witnessed how you treat Julian Nagelsmann".
Klopp is expected to change the culture of the German national team, which has been criticized for lack of bravery in big matches. With an energetic football philosophy and very high requirements for fighting spirit, he wants to rebuild a team full of desire, ready to fight to the end in all circumstances.
To realize that goal, Klopp continues to work with two close associates, Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz, the trio that created a period of resounding success at Liverpool. The appearance of familiar faces is expected to help him quickly convey his playing philosophy to the German players.
Bringing the German team back to the top position in the world is considered the final chapter in Klopp's coaching career. The German strategist also affirmed that this will be his last job on the coaching bench.
When the German national team enters the first matches under Klopp and heads towards EURO 2028, fans will soon have an answer. Can the strategist who once conquered England once again write a success story with his home team?
