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.
"Moaning does not work -- when you start to complain, you only lose energy."
Germany face Mexico in their opening World Cup match in Moscow on June 17, also facing Sweden in Sochi and South Korea in Kazan in Group F.
Gundogan caused a political storm last month, along with Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, by meeting Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and handing over a Manchester City shirt signed to "my president".
"I didn't take part in final team training today, but some running exercises were possible again," he wrote on his official Twitter account.
Germany have been in great form for the past two years, but can they successfully defend their World Cup?
