By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Wirtz on new Germany coach Klopp: "I'm very excited to meet him"

Florian Wirtz is excited about Jürgen Klopp’s appointment as Germany coach.
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Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has responded to the appointment of Jürgen Klopp as Germany coach.

The 23-year-old told Liverpoolfc.com that he is looking forward to meeting the former Liverpool manager in the coming months.

“It’s very, very cool that he’s there now,” Wirtz said.

“I haven’t spoken to him yet, but a lot of people here at the club have told me about him and said that he is a fantastic guy.

“All of Liverpool loves him, so I’m very excited to meet him in a few months.”

Germany face the Netherlands and Greece in the UEFA Nations League in September.

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