Julian Nagelsmann could leave his post as Germany coach very quickly after the early elimination at the World Cup, according to the daily “Bild”, while other media affirm that Jürgen Klopp is the favorite to succeed him.
“Bild” reports a meeting lasting almost three hours between Nagelsmann and the leaders of the German Federation (DFB) on Thursday, after the elimination of Germany in the round of 16 of the World Cup against Paraguay, a third consecutive fiasco in the final phase after 2018 and 2022 (eliminations from the group stage each time).
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf announced on Tuesday an examination of the reasons for this failure. According to “Bild”, Nagelsmann spoke with Neuendorf, Mannschaft sporting director Rudi Völler, Bundesliga president Hans-Joachim Watzke and DFB director Andreas Rettig.
Nagelsmann gave his views on the Mannschaft World Cup. Sporting errors as well as the atmosphere at the base camp in Winston-Salem, which has since been heavily criticized, were also discussed. The leaders then suggested, according to “Bild”, that Nagelsmann resign from his post, giving him time to think. Nagelsmann has a contract until 2028.
A decision must be made “at the beginning of next week at the latest”, and according to information from SID, a German sports press agency and subsidiary of AFP, nothing should be announced by Thursday.
Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is the overwhelming favorite to succeed Nagelsmann, according to several media including Sky and the major Munich daily “Süddeutsche Zeitung”.
According to German media, Klopp is ready for the job. He is still under contract with Red Bull, as global football director to oversee the various clubs in the Austrian energy drink company’s galaxy.
