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.
Will the 29-year-old's stand force the critics to back down or will it spark a fresh storm?
Unai Emery has his No.10, but will the mercurial Ozil step up to the challenge in the coming season?
Since 2006, the defending champions at the World Cup have crashed out at the group stages.
Germany had a glut of chances, but failed to put them away and paid the price.
Thanks to Toni Kroos' 95th minute-winner, Germany remain in contention to make the knockouts.
