Despite Nagelsmann being under contract until 2028, his future is now the subject of intense scrutiny by the DFB hierarchy. Schweinsteiger believes that even if Klopp were not an immediate option, the DFB must seriously consider a coaching change to revitalise the squad ahead of Euro 2028.
“After an exit like that, it is always the case that you have to talk about the coach,” Schweinsteiger said. “I believe that Jurgen Klopp is a great coach and that he can create a sense of new optimism. I think that would be very important with a view to the European Championship.”
The DFB leadership, including president Bernd Neuendorf, vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke, and sporting director Rudi Voller, are expected to meet in the coming days to conduct a full post-mortem of the tournament failure. For many, the result against Paraguay was the final straw in a cycle that has seen Germany fail to meet their historic standards on the world stage for over a decade. With pressure mounting for a managerial overhaul, Klopp has emerged as a major target; according to reports, the former Liverpool boss views managing at a World Cup as one of his final remaining ambitions in the gamespecifically eyeing the 2030 finals. However, the prospect of Euro 2028, set to be held in the UK and Ireland, could also prove to be a significant draw for a man who spent nearly a decade in England.
