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Klopp defends Ozil over German criticism

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called criticism of Mesut Ozil's retirement from the Germany national team "complete nonsense". Arsenal's Ozil came under fire for his performances at the World Cup in Russia, where Germany were knocked out in the group stage. Critics questioned his public appearance with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the tournament. It led to the 29-year-old quitting international football last month over "racism and disrespect" due to his Turkish roots. Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness told Sky Germany that Ozil should not have been selected for the World Cup due to his performances for Arsenal, saying "we would have been spared...
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