Germany manager Jürgen Klopp reveals family connection to Augsburg
What made the location of Greece vs Germany special to Klopp?
Augsburg, Germany saw Germany's first loss to Greece in the UEFA Nations League on September 27, 2026. This marked Jürgen Klopp's first ever game as Germany manager on German soil, resulting in fan disappointment. Despite his lengthy managerial history in Germany, Klopp shared his memory of Augsburg from his time with Liverpool FC.
"We played there with Liverpool. I was a bit of an insider when we played against Bayern in Munich in the Champions League, the Liverpool player wives stayed in Augsburg," Klopp commented, adding, "Also, my cousin owns a pharmacy in Augsburg."
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