Klose has survived illness - is the first coaching job coming up now? He immediately rules out an option

Miroslav Klose is back.

The 2014 world champion survived his illness - and is now ready for his first post as head coach.

Munich - German champion, DFB cup winner, top scorer, footballer of the year, Italian cup winner, DFB record scorer, World Cup record scorer and of course: World Champion *. Miroslav Klose has had an absolutely picture-perfect career. During his active time, one almost had the impression that he never received the appreciation that he actually deserved. But if you look at his successes again, then you know: Yes, this Klose was one of the greatest strikers of all time.

The native Pole was also always seen as a great role model next to the field.

It was clear early on: Klose would one day become an excellent coach.

Actually, a commitment for the current season had already indicated, but health problems slowed Klose *.

Now, with a little delay, the 43-year-old feels ready for it.

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Klose says he has survived his thrombosis.

“Everything is fine again.

I don't feel anything anymore.

I've been able to do everything again for a month and a half: soccer, tennis, running.

The doctors have given the go-ahead, ”the 43-year-old told the

(Monday edition).

The world champion, who was chasing goals in Germany for 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen and FC Bayern Munich *, announced at the end of May that he would have to take a break due to thrombosis in his leg.

Previously, he had said goodbye as assistant coach of the FCB and was under discussion as the new head coach of the second division club Fortuna Düsseldorf.

A possible assistant position for national coach Hansi Flick had also been discussed.

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Now the 137-time national player wants to advance his coaching career. "Everything is great and we can finally start," said Klose. The former center forward excludes one option: He does not want to work as an assistant coach at the DFB *. Although he thinks the former Bayern coach is “fantastic” and he is bound to the association forever because of the 2014 world championship title, “I wanted to stand on my own two feet, even if it would have been a very good time with Flick. I want to be on the pitch every day, ”said Klose.

According to his own statement, the former striker is dying to finally prove his skills as a coach. “I have to get started now and establish myself as a professional trainer. I have the fire and the euphoria, ”he explained. But he does not yet know where his path will lead him. “I don't have any guidelines for myself. It just has to fit, I have to have a good feeling, and then we can start, ”emphasized Klose.