Germany starts its World Cup with controversy: Klopp and Müller questioned for Musiala's benching

Germany is gearing up for its first match in the World Cup against Curacao, with Jamal Musiala at the center of an intense debate regarding his starting position. The controversy started on Magenta TV, where Klopp and Müller suggested that Musiala should begin on the bench to make way for Deniz Undav. This suggestion did not sit well with Lothar Matthäus, who harshly criticized Klopp for not recognizing the importance of Musiala for the team.

Support for Musiala

Matthäus defended Musiala, emphasizing the need to provide him with confidence and playing time to showcase his quality in the World Cup. Despite acknowledging that Musiala is not yet in his best form, the former German international urged to support the young player instead of creating uncertainty around him.

Criticism of Thomas Müller

In addition to the criticism of Klopp, Matthäus also questioned Thomas Müller's statements about Musiala, deeming them inappropriate. The former Bayern forward faced backlash for his attitude towards his former teammate, creating a tense atmosphere ahead of Germany's debut in the World Cup.

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