Episode 3621: Klopp Starts With A Bang, Italy’s Long And Winding Road, Goin’ Back To My Roots

The post-World Cup international coaching merry-go-round has produced some big appointments in recent days.

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Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to talk about Jurgen Klopp’s return to active duty as head coach of the German national team.

Can Klopp and the intensity-ball he has promised Germany still produce the old magic?

We also follow the long and winding road that led Italy back – eventually – to an apologetic Roberto Mancini.

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