Matthias Sammer offers help to DFB as he confirms talks
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In an interview with Zeit newspaper, Matthias Sammer confirmed his interest in joining Germany’s national team setup. The 1996 Euros champion didn’t have the best of relationships with Jürgen Klopp in the early 2010s.
"I have signalled to the two key representatives of the DFB (including president Bernd Neuendorf) that I am ready to help our football," said Sammer in his latest interview with Zeit. Sammer worked as DFB sporting director and academy manager for six years before joining FC Bayern in 2012 as Sporting CEO.
That post was the reason for the friction between Sammer and the then-Borussia Dortmund coach Klopp. However, he has backed Klopp ahead of the announcement that the 59-year-old is becoming head coach of Germany on Friday.
"Klopp is exactly the right one for this position. He stands for something physical and high pace. He has a clear game idea with and against the ball. He has aura and authority. He also knows that as a national coach, he will no longer be in the daily training work and is dependent on what is happening in the pyramid, in the junior work below him.” said Sammer about the former Liverpool coach.
Sammer also criticized the way Germany performed at the World Cup as they exited in the first knockout stage round. "I can't see anything at all from the playing style, neither athletic nor mental. It gives rise to redefining the term helplessness. Our team lacks the unconditional will to win".
Former Germany international Per Mertesacker also wants to get involved with the DFB. The 2014 World Cup winner confirmed talks with DFB a few days ago.
