da 888casino： Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is once again being billed as a candidate to take charge of the German national team following the sacking of Hansi Flick.

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Ex-Bayern boss relieved of his dutiesVoller placed in interim chargeReds manager admired back homeWHAT HAPPENED?

Former Bayern manager Flick was unceremoniously sacked by the DFB following a humbling 4-1 friendly defeat to Japan. He took in just 25 games at the helm, and was relieved of his duties after winning only 12 of those games and suffering a group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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There has been talk of an approach being made for Klopp, despite the fact that he is under contract at Anfield through to 2026. The reports that while the charismatic German is of obvious appeal to those in his homeland, there is no desire on his part to break his agreement on Merseyside.

WHAT THEY SAID

Klopp has previously said when quizzed on links to the role with Die Mannschaft: “The job of national coach is and would be a great honour – there's no question about that. The problem that stands in the way of the whole thing is my loyalty. Basically, it's an interesting job. But I don't know yet whether I'll do something completely different after I leave Liverpool. I want to keep my options open.”

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Germany are looking to appoint a new coach who can lead them towards next summer’s European Championship on home soil. Ex-Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann is considered to be favourite for the role, with Oliver Glasner also in contention as Rudi Voller takes the reins on an interim basis.