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Klopp backs under fire Germany stars Ozil and Gundogan

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended under fire Germany stars Mesut Ozil andย ฤฐlkay Gundogan.

Germany went into this summers World Cup as reigning Champions, but were embarrassingly dumped out in the Group stages after losses to Mexico and South Korea.

Many fans and pundits believe that a big reason forย Die Mannschaftโ€™sย struggles in Russia was the storm caused by Arsenalย playmaker Ozil and Manchester City midfielder Gundoganโ€™s decision to pose for photoโ€™s withย controversial Turkish Presidentย Recep Tayyip ErdoฤŸan on the eve of the tournament.

While Klopp concedes that the photoโ€™s were probably ill advised, he slammed those who have been overly critical of the pair:

โ€œThe intelligent people of this country demand tolerance. And the others should shut up and not question the boys,โ€ he told German publication Bild.

โ€œOlder, more experienced people should have helped them there.

โ€œWe should not forget that the two of them have Turkish roots, even though they grew up here in Germany.ย But it is the same as always: the one who cries the loudest is the one heard the most.ย But thatโ€™s never been my thing.โ€

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