Toni Kroos' Klopp rumor sparks laughter at the DFB

Toni Kroos, the 2014‑World Champion, used the rumor that Jürgen Klopp had emailed former national players before his debut as head coach for humorous comments. The former midfielder, who earned 114 caps for the German A‑national team, responded in his podcast “Just Take a Look”.

Jürgen Klopp apparently imagined his start as head coach differently: after two games he is still waiting for his first win, and on Sunday evening against Greece he already had to endure his first defeat. The defeat came against Greece on Sunday evening.

To secure public backing, Klopp is said to have written an email to former national players even before his debut. Toni Kroos confirmed that he did not receive the letter.

Rumor about Jürgen Klopp makes Toni Kroos smile

Kroos and Felix react

“I also read that, but nothing has come of it yet,” said the world champion in his podcast. While recording he checked his inbox but found no message. His brother Felix pointed out: “I would doubt that.”

Kroos added jokingly that Kevin Großkreutz had probably already received a message from the “Kloppo”, as both had worked together at BVB for a long time and won the German championship twice. The two won the German championship twice under Klopp.

Finally, Toni Kroos announced that he would investigate the missing letter himself: “I’ll write to him on WhatsApp, where the email went. I was so excited and now nothing comes.” With this he wants to clarify the alleged silence of the head coach.