Jürgen Klopp is known for an intense style of football characterized by high pressing and a direct approach to goal. Often referred to as heavy-metal football, the question now arises: can this style be successfully implemented with the German national team? During his unveiling, the new head coach provided an initial overview of his plans.

“I want to improve everything. Present the German national team in a positive light so that we can eventually rise to the top again,” he announced. Above all, he aims to make football exciting: “It’s been a while since I watched internationals outside of major tournaments. I’d really love for all of us to watch every international again. We all agree that successful football can change a country.”

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Klopp sees fan enthusiasm as essential for achieving success, emphasizing that a certain level of emotion is necessary to navigate tough moments.

On the tactical front, Klopp stated: “Counter-pressing will be an important topic, along with a stable formation and a clear footballing idea. We won’t play man-marking,” even though Bayern Munich employs that strategy. He mentioned valuable insights gained from the World Cup: “The teams that could have won the tournament played with a back four. We’ll do that too. We’ll also play with wingers. The playmakers of today’s generation are out wide.”

He expressed hope for being given time to develop his plans, acknowledging that immediate success cannot be guaranteed. Klopp aims to deliver a style of football that feels rewarding to the fans, instilling a sense that the team has given everything on the pitch. He believes that if this is achieved, success will follow.

He cited France as an example, admitting they have the better individual players, but concluded, “That doesn’t mean we can’t beat them.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.