Bastian Schweinsteiger Backs Jurgen Klopp to Replace Julian Nagelsmann

Bastian Schweinsteiger believes Jurgen Klopp will replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany's coach after their shock World Cup exit.

What happened?

Germany suffered a disastrous exit from the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout.

Bastian Schweinsteiger voiced his opinion as a pundit for ARD, suggesting the path is being cleared for Klopp to step into the national team hot seat.

Why it matters for Bastian Schweinsteiger

Schweinsteiger thinks Klopp's appointment would bring a sense of new optimism to the team, which is essential for the European Championship.

The former Bayern Munich star highlighted Klopp's unique authority, which would be a major asset to the federation currently in turmoil.

What comes next?

The DFB leadership, including president Bernd Neuendorf, will meet to conduct a full post-mortem of the tournament failure, with pressure mounting for a managerial overhaul.

Klopp has emerged as a major target, with reports suggesting he views managing at a World Cup as one of his final remaining ambitions in the game.

Schweinsteiger expects a change in leadership to happen soon, given the current state of emergency in the DFB.

He also suggested that Germany has lost its DNA, neglecting its own strengths and virtues for which it was respected abroad.

The current squad lacks the physical presence required to compete with rising nations, according to Schweinsteiger.

The DFB must seriously consider a coaching change to revitalise the squad ahead of Euro 2028, Schweinsteiger believes.

Klopp's experience in England could also prove to be a significant draw for the 2030 finals or Euro 2028, set to be held in the UK and Ireland.