Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may take a sabbatical from football in 2022
The current contract terminates in 2022 and it is being reported that Klopp is considering the break as a serious option
The current contract terminates in 2022 and it is being reported that Klopp is considering the break as a serious option
Unusually, Loew, who steered Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, has yet to face the press this week, leaving Toni Kroos to defend him on Thursday from Ballack's criticism.
Being demoted to League B would cause considerable damage to Loew's image, not to mention Germany's reputation as a leading football nation.
The pace, direct running and eye for a quick shot at goal possessed by the former Schalke winger were all traits missing from a laboured and predictable Germany in Russia.
Zidane, like Ozil, wore the No.10 jersey for most parts of his career.
The 28-year-old is among the few to have achieved success for club and country both.
The German league desperately needs a challenger to come forward.
Ozil, 29, called it a day to everyone's surprise last month after Germany went out at the group stage of the World Cup.
Real Madrid's Champions League winner Toni Kroos has been named German footballer of the year for the first time, Kicker magazine said on Sunday.
Klose scored 16 World Cup goals in total from 2002-14.
