Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.
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"The fact of the matter is that we couldn't give the people at home [what we wanted]."
— Joshua Kimmich , Athlete
Key People
Joshua Kimmich is a German footballer and captain of the national team.
Julian Nagelsmann is the head coach of the German national football team.
Jurgen Klopp is a German football manager and the head coach of Liverpool FC.
Manuel Neuer is a professional German football goalkeeper.
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As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.
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