Overview
- Thomas Müller wrote in his newsletter on Friday that he is 'curious' to watch Jürgen Klopp start as Germany's head coach and will judge him by whether a clear coaching fingerprint becomes visible.
- Müller demands proactive, attacking football and says he does not want a setup that houses ten men in the box or relies on long balls.
- He warned against expecting an immediate revolution because the player pool is 'approximately the same as in June' and said changes will show over time rather than overnight.
- Klopp will name his first Germany squad on 17 September, and his coaching debut is scheduled for 24 September in Amsterdam against the Netherlands, milestones Müller and fans will use to assess early progress.
- Antonio Rüdiger's recent national-team retirement removes one selection variable and Klopp's reputation for imprinting a clear style at club level means observers expect visible tactical signs before any deep roster overhaul.