Toni Kroos hits out at three Germany stars before Klopp era | OneFootball

Toni Kroos held nothing back just days before Jürgen Klopp announces his first squad as Germany head coach. The former Real Madrid midfielder directly questioned three of the Mannschaft’s main figures after the disappointing 2026 World Cup.

During the Einfach Mal Luppen podcast, which he hosts with his brother Felix, Kroos pointed to Aleksandar Pavlovic, Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala while speaking about the players who, in his view, had too little presence during the World Cup.

The statement even surprised his brother, who initially did not understand what Kroos meant.

The conversation took place just before Klopp unveils his first squad as coach of the German national team, following the team’s performance at the World Cup held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Kroos calls for opportunities for three youngsters

While he questioned the impact of some of the most well-known players of the new generation, Kroos also made it clear which players he would like to see given a chance with the senior national team.

Among his preferred options are Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl, both of Bayern Munich, as well as Saïd El Mala, a Cologne player.

All three are part of a generation looking to break into the national team and could find opportunities during this new cycle.

Klopp begins a new era with Germany

Jürgen Klopp’s first squad announcement will mark the beginning of a new era for the Mannschaft.

The German coach will have to define what role players such as Wirtz, Musiala and Pavlovic will have, while also assessing the new generation seeking to earn a place.

Kroos’ words add pressure on some of the leading figures in German football just as Klopp begins to build his project.

The new head coach’s first squad list will show whether Klopp keeps faith in the players questioned by Kroos or starts making room for the youngsters the former Germany international believes are ready to take the next step.

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