Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has faced deafening calls to take on the German job08:56, 30 Jun 2026Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been called on to succeed Julian Nagelsmann in the role of Germany head coach. The plea comes from sections of the German media after the four-time World Champions were spectacularly dumped out of this summer's tournament on Monday night by Paraguay in the Round of 32.‌The ex-Bayern Munich coach was forced to watch on as his side surrendered their hopes of winning the World Cup, with the South American nation winning 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw across 120 minutes.‌In the aftermath, German outlet BILD published a stunning editorial imploring ex-Liverpool manager Klopp to come and rescue his country. The calls come after Klopp made light-hearted remarks about Nagelsmann's position, which he later apologised for.‌The piece states that, despite Nagelsmann's contract running until 2028, the country's governing body cannot entertain a "business as usual" approach any longer. It added that "Nagelsmann should go – and Jurgen Klopp should come!"Placing blame on Nagelsmann for Germany's Quarter-final exit to Spain at Euro 2024, the article argues he "has repeatedly done things since then that are inappropriate and unbecoming of the national coach."Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!‌It also slams the 38-year-old as "petulant, defiant, and know-it-all", claiming he lacks positivity and struggles to inspire his team. The publication went on to blast his relationship with players, stating that Nagelsmann "failed on the pitch and didn't manage to get his players into top form as a cohesive unit – which is precisely the job of a coach."The outlet concluded that Klopp "can mould players into a cohesive unit" and forge a connection with fans. It wraps up: "He won titles in Dortmund and Liverpool that seemed unattainable. Jurgen Klopp, take over! Germany needs you now!"‌Reaction throughout Germany has been brutal, as expected. Der Spiegel says Germany "deserved their downfall" for their tepid performances.Nagelsmann was slated by Focus Online, which said he "has left behind a historic embarrassment: We Germans have never before lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup."Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung claimed: "The national coach failed at this World Cup. He grossly overestimated his team and his own abilities." Berlin-based Welt also called for a certain ex-Liverpool manager to step into the breach.‌They wrote: "This is not just a sporting debacle, but the failure of a national coach who couldn't deliver on his promises. It's time for Jurgen Klopp."Klopp is currently the Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull and has been working for German television at the World Cup. The 59-year-old has said he is happy in his current role, but has entertained the idea of one day returning to the dugout.Speaking to Magenta TV after Germany's shock defeat, the ex-Dortmund manager was evasive, but didn't rule himself out.‌"I haven't thought about that yet. I understand that my name is being mentioned now. But it's not the time to talk about that," he said, rather diplomatically.Nagelsmann, on the other hand, has insisted he still has the fight for the job. "I am not someone who runs away," he said. "This is not the first time this has happened, and there are some things about today that need to be changed. But if the DFB wants me to continue, I am going to continue."‌"I know the mechanics of football. I know how the industry works. I know a lot of people will want me to leave, but I would love to continue if the DFB wants me to."This is the third World Cup in a row that Germany have failed to make it past the knock-out rounds. At Russia 2018, Germany, under Joachim Low, who had led his nation to the World Cup title in 2014, exited in the group stages. In Qatar in 2022, Hansi Flick failed to guide Die Mannschaft past the group stage.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Article continues belowContent cannot be displayed without consent