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 Mannschaftโsย struggles in Russia was the storm caused by Arsenalย playmaker Ozil and Manchester City midfielder Gundoganโs decision to pose for photoโs withย controversial Turkish Presidentย Recep Tayyip Erdoฤan on the eve of the tournament.
While Klopp concedes that the photoโs were probably ill advised, he slammed those who have been overly critical of the pair:
โThe intelligent people of this country demand tolerance. And the others should shut up and not question the boys,โ he told German publication Bild.
โOlder, more experienced people should have helped them there.
โWe 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 thatโs never been my thing.โ