Klopp took over from Julian Nagelsmann in the summer after Germany were knocked out by Paraguay at the last-32 stage of the World Cup.
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp on Thursday dismissed talk his squad lacked talent but asked for more time to improve the four-time world champions after poor results at major tournaments over the past decade.
Klopp took over from Julian Nagelsmann in the summer after Germany were knocked out by Paraguay at the last-32 stage of the World Cup.
It was Germany's third straight early exit from the tournament, after group stage eliminations in 2018 and 2022.
Speaking in Belgrade ahead of Friday's Nations League clash with Serbia, Klopp said he was confident in the talent at his disposal and said the players needed time together.
"It is very often said that German football is lacking in many areas -- including the number of good players, great talents, world-class players, and so on," said Klopp.
"But I have a super positive outlook on this team. To be honest, we have a very good mix."
Klopp, 59, said he was not "naive or wide-eyed -- we're genuinely very good... we just need to make that visible, to translate it onto the pitch."
The former Liverpool manager also asked for time when taking over at Anfield, saying he needed to…
