Huge pressure on Jürgen Klopp at the Munich Oktoberfest
While Munich’s Oktoberfest is in full swing, Germany’s new head coach Jürgen Klopp is under great pressure because the DFB‑Elf has not won any of the first three games and at the same time a third absentee – Nico Schlotterbeck – is complicating the planning.
Record, Injuries and Goal‑Scoring Problems
If the German national team does not win today at 20:45 on ZDF against Serbia, the 59‑year‑old Klopp would be the first coach to fail to secure a victory in the first three matches – that has been certain since Sunday.
Shortly after the final training, the good mood collapsed when Nico Schlotterbeck, due to a recurring injury to his right foot, was sent straight to the MRI in Herzogenaurach. This makes him the third absentee within a week, after the muscle injuries of Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz.
Klopp commented on the situation with the words: “We can’t say it’s all half as bad now.”
The goal‑scorer question remains pressing: 17 of the 22 outfield players have yet to score for the DFB‑Mannschaft. Only Serge Gnabry with 26 goals and Florian Wirtz with 11 goals can boast double‑digit tallies.
Gnabry does not look starter‑friendly after a long injury spell, while Wirtz is regarded as an offensive wizard and is expected to continue providing goals.
A success is needed so that the pressure on the Munich Oktoberfest‑filled “Wiesn” eases.