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.
After months of silence over a controversial photograph with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May, which sparked questions about his loyalty to Germany, Ozil erupted on Sunday.
The City forward, who was a key member of Guardiola's Premier League title-winning side last season, was left stunned by Germany coach Joachim Low's decision to omit him from the squad for the tournament in Russia.
The 29-year-old has 92 caps and a World Cup winner's medal to his name.
Germany's loss could turn out to be Arsenal's gain as the club stand to benefit from a highly-motivated Ozil.
The 29-year-old's is not holding back and believes he's a soft target in Germany due to his Turkish heritage.
