Jürgen Klopp revamps the DFB in just 45 days, setting new standards
A fresh wind is already blowing over the DFB campus in Frankfurt, where Jürgen Klopp, since his appointment 45 days ago, has been tirelessly shaking the foundations of German football. Even before the Nations League debut on September 24 in Amsterdam, he has practically filled the coaching bench.
New wind at the DFB campus
The wind that was already blowing over the DFB campus in Frankfurt before kickoff symbolizes the rapid change since Klopp's appointment. In a short time he has tackled the existing problems and launched the ongoing tour across the Federal Republic. The moment at the scene, documented by Christian Kaspar‑Bartke/GettyImages, shows him shaping the future of the DFB with clear focus.
Klopp used the first days to watch the Supercup as well as several league matches live in the stadium. In Munich, Stuttgart, Mainz and again in Frankfurt he observed the proceedings and gathered impressions that he later incorporated into the national strategy. The time before the first kickoff he used to sharpen his understanding of the game.
Personal link to the stars and coaches
A direct line to the key stars has been established. In personal one‑on‑one conversations – partly via FaceTime – he spoke with Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz and Marc‑André ter Stegen. He emphasized that an open exchange would solve the central problem of recent years.
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One of his first official actions was to summon all U‑national coaches to a joint meeting. There he committed them to shape the future of German football as a united entity. The participants thanked him, because such an exchange had been missing until now, and saw it as an important issue that is now being addressed.
Tactical reorientation before the Nations League classic
Klopp is also proactively looking after the retention of top talents. A brief conversation on the training ground was enough to persuade Younes Ebnoutalib to withdraw from a commitment to the Moroccan national team, while Louey Ben Farhat decided to play for the DFB. In this way the problem of talent drain is curbed.
The toughest test awaits on the pitch: the Nations League classic debut on September 24 in Amsterdam against the Netherlands. Klopp plans a radical tactical break, moving away from the usual man‑to‑man marking and opting for strict zonal coverage in a back four (4‑2‑3‑1 or 4‑3‑6). Before kickoff he has only two joint training sessions left to convey the complex philosophy – a challenge he tackles with determination.
With this, Klopp sends a clear signal: the DFB should once again stand on equal footing with England, France and Spain. His tireless effort in the first 45 days lays the foundation for a new chapter in German football.