The idea that Jurgen Klopp will take charge of Germany in the summer once he leaves Liverpool makes as much sense as ‘advising a person with back pain to have their legs broken’.
That’s according to journalist Dominik Dose, who commits his letter of the week in Sudkurier to the German’s departure.
Klopp recently announced that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season having come to the conclusion that he does not have the remaining energy to lead the Reds moving forwards.
The announcement very much came as a surprise one but had reportedly been in the works since November, with Klopp announcing he first came to the realisation he needed to depart Anfield at that point in the season.
While the main focus is now on who will replace him on Merseyside, it also remains to be seen where Klopp goes too.
His initial plan is to take a year out and rest but a return to football at some point seems likely, although not in the Premier League as he’s insisted he won’t manage anyone but Liverpool in England.
One potential option could be Germany, who have long wanted him as manager and could be on the hunt in the summer as Julian Nagelsmann’s contract only runs until the end of Euro 2024.
That idea makes absolutely no sense as far as Dose is concerned, though, likening it to some very poor medical advice.
“In terms of sport, something remains incomparable: a coach who has had success in three positions over many years is rare,” he wrote.
“But the fact that you always decided to go to Mainz, Dortmund and Liverpool yourself is unique. Saying goodbye everywhere when everyone is still saying, “Man, that’s a great guy,” is what you want.
“It’s crazy that you managed to do this three times – because even with the best will in the world, something like this can’t be planned.
“I bet what made you smile the most after your resignation was the reaction in football Germany – the idea that you could then simply take over the rubble of the national team in the summer.
“The idea makes about as much sense as advising a person with back pain to have their legs broken so that they can finally have other things to worry about.”
