Flick, Klopp, Nagelsmann - who will succeed Löw? Bierhoff becomes clear with a candidate

It is becoming increasingly unlikely that Jogi Löw will still be on the sidelines of the DFB at the EM 2024.

Oliver Bierhoff therefore already has five other coaches in his sights.

• Jogi Löw's future beyond the 2021 European Championship is still uncertain.

• In an interview, Oliver Bierhoff has now named five names that could be considered.

• Hansi Flick and Jürgen Klopp could be particularly interesting for the DFB.

Munich - The DFB * ended 2020 with a cracking 0: 6 bankruptcy against Spain.

The national team * had played a calendar year without defeats until then, but no one was surprised after the clap against Sergio Ramos and Co.

The team of national coach Joachim Löw has been accused of lack of consistency since the embarrassing World Cup in Russia in 2018.

The 61-year-old, who recently visited Bayern * and talked about nominations, has come under strong criticism, many fans and experts would have liked to see him dismissed after the World Cup.

The DFB management team around Oliver Bierhoff has clearly perceived the criticism, but wants to continue on the path of loyalty and loyalty.

“There were no discussions with possible candidates.

I would have thought that was absolutely wrong.

First it was important to get an idea.

It quickly became clear that we had to continue on the path with Joachim Löw, ”said the director of the national team and academy at the end of the year.

Löw's successor at the DFB: Five candidates with top club experience

It is certain that the new EM 2021, which - if it can be played at all - will be played in twelve different countries, will be a tournament of decision for Löw.

If the results of the tournament are not right again, the pressure on the DFB will probably be too great.

So Bierhoff may have to pick out who to talk to.

He has now revealed to

Sport Bild

that he is already thinking

.

“I am pleased that Germany currently has so many successful coaches.

Jürgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Marco Rose, Thomas Tuchel and Hansi Flick.

I know Hansi very well from his time at the DFB and I really appreciate him. "These coaches are currently under contract with top clubs and Champions League participants, but:" Of course I watch them, no question about it. "

Hansi Flick as national coach?

"I would be crazy if I excluded that"

Among the named candidates, Bavaria's triple coach * could particularly stand out, also due to his services at the 2014 World Cup.

"I would be crazy if I excluded that," Bierhoff is clear.

“I have just mentioned names that would look good on any association if the coach question comes up.

Hansi is incredibly valued within the DFB and has already proven his skills here. "

Flick's * contract with FC Bayern * runs until the summer of 2023. He would miss the 2022 winter World Cup * by half a year if he fulfilled his working paper in Munich despite the alleged dispute with sports director Hasan Salihamidzic *.

While the world championship in the desert state of Qatar is not yet too attractive in this country, a very special tournament is coming up in 2024.

The EM in your own country.

A dream that every player and every coach would love to fulfill.

This also applies to the greats of their craft - Champions League winner and world trainer Jürgen Klopp should already have an eye on the EM.

National team: Jürgen Klopp is “burning” for day-to-day business

His contract with Liverpool FC runs until June 2024, but no one would want to deny such an event to the successful and in England beloved "Klopp of the Kop".

So is he a candidate?

“I think it is exciting for every coach to train the national team of their own country.

But in conversations with them I also notice how much they are all passionate about their day-to-day business.

Even with Jürgen, with whom I have a good relationship, I have heard that over and over again.

In this respect, neither of us are concerned with the topic at the moment, ”said Bierhoff.

How the topic will behave in three years remains to be seen.

It is undisputed that Jürgen Klopp would bring a breath of fresh air to the DFB.

In terms of fan popularity, the largest national sports association in the world would certainly collect a few plus points.

However, the job could already be taken in 2024.

Nagelsmann, Tuchel, Rose and of course Hansi Flick will also give their thoughts.

In addition, of course, it cannot be ruled out that the eternal Löw will still be on the sidelines in 2024.

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