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Klinsmann hits back at Lahm's criticism
United States coach Juergen Klinsmann says criticism from Germany captain Philipp Lahm is "absolutely unqualified and inappropriate."
- Associated Press
- Updated: September 04, 2011 10:33 PM IST
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United States coach Juergen Klinsmann says criticism from Germany captain Philipp Lahm is "absolutely unqualified and inappropriate."
Klinsmann said in a Saturday night interview with Germany's ZDF television that "there are limits to everything ... A player only sees his own little world, in the sense of how he wants it."
Lahm claimed that the 47-year-old Klinsmann showed little tactical awareness during his unsuccessful time as Bayern Munich coach. Lahm later apologized for any offense caused by his book, "The Subtle Difference."
Klinsmann added: "There is never the perfect coach for a player, there is always a fault. Only after your playing career has ended, do you get sight of the bigger picture."
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