Klopp, who is set to celebrate his 59th birthday, blamed a lapse in judgement for the comment that many felt was disrespectful to the current coaching staff. Despite the massive win on the pitch, the former Borussia Dortmund boss was keen to ensure his presence in the media booth did not become a distraction for the squad as they progress through the tournament.
During the live exchange with Naglesmann, Klopp was self-deprecating about the incident, stating: “There’s one more thing I have to say… we still need to make time for this. We’re also informally part of the team, we’re absolutely on your side. What I’ve realized is: I’ll be 59 the day after tomorrow and I’m still an idiot. We are completely on your side, whatever you do. Nothing was intended to come of it to disrupt the process here.”
