After Joachim Löw's resignation, there are some candidates for his successor.
Jürgen Klopp spoke about the job shortly after the DFB announcement on Tuesday.
Liverpool - At the latest since leaving the group phase at the 2018 World Cup, criticism of Joachim Löw has become louder, while candidates for the successor to the national coach have always been traded.
The name Jürgen Klopp was often mentioned, although or precisely because he was on a wave of success in Liverpool for years.
Now Löw announced his resignation after the European Championship, whereupon Klopp spoke up.
DFB: Jürgen Klopp talks about Löw's resignation - "I'm just as surprised as everyone else"
The long-time Bundesliga coach had not seen the announcement of the national coach * coming, as he explained to the dpa.
“I'm just as surprised as everyone else that Jogi said that.
But now you have enough time to look after a successor.
Joachim Löw has done an incredible job for so many years, ”said the 53-year-old Premier League manager.
According to his own statement, Klopp is out of the question as a successor, as he also openly explained.
"No, I will not be available as a possible national coach in or after this summer," the ex-Dortmund man made clear.
“I have a job, a three-year contract in Liverpool.
You sign contracts and try to stick to them.
It's an easy situation, ”he continues.
DFB: Klopp is in crisis with Liverpool - "Life is always about timing"
For many fans, this cancellation is probably a big damper, especially since Klopp does not necessarily run smoothly.
Liverpool FC lost six of their last seven league games and are the reigning champions 22 points behind leaders Manchester City in eighth.
Most recently, the 1-0 defeat against promoted Fulham sealed the sixth home defeat in a row.
In addition to his current contract in the north-west of England, Klopp gives no other reason not to want to take on the job as national coach.
However, his message is clear: “Life is always about timing.
If it doesn't fit, you don't have to be upset, you have to deal with things, ”says the native of Stuttgart.
However, the Champions League winner * of 2019 is certain “that the DFB will find a good solution with the amount of good German coaches”.
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