Germany ready to 'walk through fire' for Klopp, says Tah
Germany defender Jonathan Tah praised Jurgen Klopp's instant impact, telling reporters on Saturday that the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach after his first team talk. "I think after our initial meeting, everyone walked out thinking, 'Okay, we're ready to walk through fire together now'.
Jonathan Tah, German defender, expressed confidence in Jurgen Klopp's leadership, stating that the team is prepared to face challenges for the coach. Klopp, who took over in July, led Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday, marking his first training session with the squad. The 59-year-old manager, renowned for his success at Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, and Mainz, is praised by Tah for his ability to unite the team and inspire them with his passion and will to win.
Tah believes Klopp's leadership is instrumental in Germany's resurgence, adding that his team is ready to "walk through fire" for him. After their opening match against the Netherlands, Germany was outperformed, with Klopp acknowledging that old habits resurfaced during the game. The upcoming match against Greece in Augsburg will be the first national team appearance in Germany with standing terraces in nearly 25 years, an atmosphere that Klopp believes greatly impacts performance.
Injuries to Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala prompted Klopp to call up Florian Wirtz, who Tah defends, saying he possesses immense potential and will eventually be recognized for it.
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