'Thomas Tuchel is an outstanding coach, so stay calm' Jurgen Klopp defiant on England World Cup chances after Ghana setback

Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp are old adversaries
Jurgen Klopp is still backing Thomas Tuchel (Image credit: Getty Images)

Jurgen Klopp has told England fans to ignore the noise and keep the faith after seeing their side held to a goalless draw by Ghana.

The former Liverpool boss believes that the Three Lions have an 'exceptional' manager in charge, and that disappointing results are virtually an inevitability even in a successful World Cup campaign.

Klopp meanwhile remained coy on the possibility of returning to management himself in the future.

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Jurgen Klopp tells England fans to 'stay calm'

Thomas Tuchel at a media day for England at World Cup 2026

England won their opening World Cup game (Image credit: Getty Images)

England were impressive in their 4-2 victory over Croatia in the opening game, and could have assured themselves of a place at the top of Group L if they had beaten bottom seeds Ghana.

As it stands, England remain top of the group on goal difference ahead of facing Panama in their final game on Saturday.

Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Jurgen Klopp has expressed his support for Thomas Tuchel (Image credit: Getty Images)

"Thomas Tuchel is an outstanding coach. Outstanding coaches sometimes have a draw. That's crazy, huh? Yeah, it's crazy!

"And sometimes you don't score, and sometimes you're unlucky, and all this kind of thing...that doesn't kind of change my mind. He's exceptional.

"[England's] first game [against Croatia] was super, was really good, tight - maybe tighter than everybody wanted...but they won it.

"I couldn't watch last night, but seeing the results...I know how the British media are. So stay calm.

"I don't think there's ever in the history of the World Cup a team, who won all games. You know, when you win the last game, you are world champions, that's clear. But before [the final], those things can happen."

Jurgen Klopp attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas

Jurgen Klopp attended England vs Croatia (Image credit: Getty Images)

Best known to many Americans as the scary Trivago man, Klopp currently works as head of global soccer for the Red Bull group of clubs.

Asked if he sees himself coaching again, Klopp joked: "Yeah, I do it every day, actually, to myself in the morning: 'GET UP!', these kind of things.

"We will see, who knows, who knows."

Steven Chicken

Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.

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