Sven Mislintat, a former technical director of Ajax, has spoken highly of Jürgen Klopp's work with the German national team. Mislintat was active as a director at Ajax between May and September 2023. He believes that the current crisis in German football can be turned around with the right leadership. Mislintat praises Klopp's clarity and credibility, saying that these are key ingredients for a turnaround in German football.
Mislintat also praises Klopp's 4-3-3 formation, which he believes has been successful everywhere it has been used. This, he says, eliminates the need to debate whether to play with a five-man or three-man defense. Mislintat sees Klopp and Bayern München-trainer Vincent Kompany as perfect examples of how everything can come together, with a close bond with their players and the ability to challenge them. Mislintat himself has experienced a crisis in his own career, having been fired from Fortuna Düsseldorf in May 2023 and later from Ajax after a disastrous transfer summer.