Jürgen Klopp, in his first announcement of players as the new head coach of the German national football team, emphasized the necessity of 'positive patriotism' and said: "I want to reclaim the flag for myself or for us." He added that we must wave this flag in a way that others do not feel that something is wrong with it.
Klopp's Message About Recent Elections
These remarks by Klopp referred to the recent elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won. Klopp commented on these elections, saying: "Some people probably thought this was good, while many others said: 'God, what is happening?'" He also noted, as a coach, his unwillingness to discuss politics in any press conference, stating that he does not want to "entrust national dignity to the wrong people."
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Emphasis on Positive Patriotism
Klopp introduced the concept of 'positive patriotism' and said: "I can be proud as a German while being open-minded, diverse, kind, and friendly. I truly believe that we are an amazing country." He also emphasized the selection of current national team players based on the football talents of the country, stating that this approach can help foster a better understanding of society.
This view of Klopp aligns with the opinions of Julian Nagelsmann, the former head coach of Germany, who emphasized the importance of solidarity after Germany's exit from Euro 2024. Nagelsmann had said, "We need to understand the importance of being together again and not occupy ourselves with jealousy."
The Power of Football and Community
Klopp also referred to the power of football, stating: "It is more important that we have doctors and nurses. Football can strengthen the sense of community and allows us to truly feel the power of sport." He also mentioned the recent successes of German athletes, stating that these successes are positive examples of the power of sport.
Klopp further emphasized that a suitable environment for the team's success must be created and that we need people who are ready to embrace that. By selecting 44 players, including 11 new faces, he showed that he has considered the diversity of society.
Message to the Media
Klopp sent a clear message to the media, stating that he does not want to tell them how to do their job, but he asked them to choose coverage that helps the growth of this new era. With a hat that had "One of 83 million" written on it, he referred to Germany's nearly 83 million population and said that everyone should take responsibility for the success of this team.
The German national team has revived a sense of pride in Euro 2024 and also in the successes of the women's national teams in Euro 2022. Now, the new head coach of Germany has taken steps to restore this pride through football. Klopp stated that his entire professional career has led him to this moment.
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