Matthäus rejoices over Klopp's debut and new climate of trust

Lothar Matthäus, Germany's record international player, looks optimistically at the upcoming debut of Jürgen Klopp as national team coach. He contrasts the earlier climate, which was marked by uncertainty, with the current confidence that he emphasizes in his Sky column.

Trust as the Key

Matthäus writes that the players now know where they stand, and the clubs receive clarity about the whereabouts of their players. According to him, this new climate is decisive for the success of the national team.

The TV expert expresses a good feeling about the upcoming premiere, which takes place next Thursday at 20:45 on RTL in the Netherlands. Under Klopp's leadership, who replaces Julian Nagelsmann as successor, the German national team celebrates its first encounter on the sidelines.

Matthäus demands clear support from Klopp for Kimmich

Matthäus expects that the debutants nominated by Klopp in the XXL squad – for matches in Amsterdam, against Serbia and twice against Greece – will settle in without problems. He emphasizes that experienced players should initially be deployed in most positions.

Especially the experience in a “cauldron” like Amsterdam, Matthäus believes, is important to support the young talents. Thus, the confidence in the team should be further strengthened.