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Hoeneß calls Klopp Germany’s “best solution” as Musiala works toward comeback
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Hoeneß calls Klopp Germany’s “best solution” as Musiala works toward comeback

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Uli Hoeneß said Jürgen Klopp is the best coaching option available to Germany and expects to meet him soon.
  • Hoeneß expressed concern for Jamal Musiala, who suffered two on-field collapses linked to a neurological illness and is working toward a comeback.
  • Hoeneß received a lifetime achievement award at the Sport Bild Awards in Hamburg.

Uli Hoeneß has given Jürgen Klopp an early vote of confidence, calling the new Germany coach “the best solution” the country could have.

the best solution we can have in Germany

— Uli HoeneßHoeneß praised Jürgen Klopp as Germany’s new national team coach.

The honorary president of Bayern Munich said he and Klopp had agreed to meet soon. Hoeneß expects the conversation to be productive and said he hopes Klopp will live up to the praise already surrounding his appointment.

I hope that he ultimately lives up to the advance praise.

— Uli HoeneßHoeneß said he hoped Klopp would fulfill the expectations surrounding his appointment.

Hoeneß also spoke about the difficult situation facing Jamal Musiala. The Bayern and Germany player has suffered two collapses on the pitch in a short period because of a neurological illness and is now working toward a return to football.

I am no prophet, but he knows and must know that we are doing everything we can to help him.

— Uli HoeneßHoeneß discussed Bayern player Jamal Musiala’s recovery from a neurological illness.

“I am no prophet, but he knows and must know that we are doing everything we can to help him,” Hoeneß said. He described what Musiala and those around him are experiencing as “insane” and added: “I very much hope that it ends well.” Hoeneß made the comments in Hamburg, where he received a lifetime achievement award at the Sport Bild Awards.

I very much hope that it ends well.

— Uli HoeneßHoeneß expressed hope for Musiala’s recovery and comeback.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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