Overview
- DFB sport director Rudi Völler told the International Trainer Congress in Mainz on Monday that he will not model Germany on Argentina’s World Cup style, calling parts of their approach overly aggressive and saying “that has nothing to do with football.”
- Völler said Germany must improve defending and cited Spain and England as better examples of teams that defend effectively without losing their identity.
- Völler revealed he briefly considered resigning after the World Cup but will remain in his DFB role to back newly appointed coach Jürgen Klopp until his contract ends after Euro 2028.
- Klopp canceled a planned opening speech at the three-day trainers’ congress and said in a video message that he did not want to generate headlines before working with the national team.
- The DFB plans tactical and personnel adjustments ahead of Nations League matches this autumn, with Völler expecting captain Joshua Kimmich to keep a central leadership role as Klopp begins preparation in mid-August.