{
  "id": 19717854,
  "title": "Klopp asks for time in Germany rebuild",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/klopp-asks-for-time-in-germany-rebuild-19717854",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/13/klopp-asks-for-time-in-germany-rebuild"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Germany's coach Jurgen Klopp dismissed criticism of his team's talent and asked for more time to improve the four-time world champions after poor performances at major tournaments over the past decade. Taking over from Julian Nagelsmann in the summer following Germany's early exit from the World Cup, Klopp expressed confidence in his squad's abilities during a press conference in Belgrade ahead of a Nations League match against Serbia. He acknowledged that German football often faces criticism for lacking good players, but he maintains a positive outlook on the team, emphasizing the need for time to translate their potential onto the pitch. Former Liverpool manager Klopp, 59, compared his situation at Anfield to the challenge of turning doubters into believers at his current club, stating that he must allow himself the necessary time to see improvement. He praised Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz, who has shown significant improvement since joining Liverpool, and expressed optimism about the team's progress.",
  "summary": "Jurgen Klopp also dismissed talk of his squad lacking talent after poor results at major tournaments over the past decade.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Germany's Nmecha won't repeat controversial goal celebration, says Klopp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/germanys-nmecha-wont-repeat-controversial-goal-celebration-says-klopp",
        "published": "2026-11-12T19:23:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}