Jurgen Klopp enforces haircut ban and three other strict rules every Germany player must follow
Jurgen Klopp has brought in a ban on haircuts as well as three other new rules ahead of his first game in charge of the Germany national team.
After an extended break following his trophy-laden spell with Liverpool, Klopp has taken over from Julian Nagelsmann in the Germany hotseat after a disappointing World Cup campaign.
Heavily linked with the post, Klopp penned a contract until 2030 and will manage his country for the first time on Thursday when Germany take on a Netherlands side managed by Xavi Hernandez in an exciting Nations League clash.
Jurgen Klopp brings in four new strict rules before first Germany game
Klopp has already been putting his stamp on the squad and according to BILD, has introduced four strict rules that all players must follow.
Following on from Zinedine Zidane, who issued a major ban on his French players, Klopp has prohibited his stars from getting a haircut at the team hotel.
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Going forward, the players will have to have all hair appointments before they arrival on international duty and no barbers will be allowed to come to the national team base.
Klopp is all about focus and will not allow any of his players to go on their mobile phones before games, while they are required to arrive together and promptly for team dinners which have been organised.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss places a great emphasis on team spirit and he wants to improve communication, camaraderie and discipline.
While Nagelsmann had a relaxed approach, Klopp is also set to reduce visits from family during major tournaments and instead keep the group together.
There is no word on potential punishments for players who fall afoul of the regulations but BILD say Klopp is "completely overhauling" the national team.
Jurgen Klopp makes unprecedented change for first Germany game
Klopp has already shown he will do things his own way with his very first decision as manager of Die Mannschaft. The 59-year-old announced a stacked squad of 44 players for his first squad, which will participate in games against the Netherlands, Greece, Serbia and then Greece again.
Of the 44, Klopp has called up a total of 16 players who are uncapped. Eintracht Frankfurt star Younes Ebnoutalib, who picked Germany over Morocco thanks to Klopp, has been brought into the fold - along with four players who ply their trade with last season's Europa League finalists Freiburg.
A number of national team debuts could be on the cards for Germany as part of the new era.
Klopp explained his thinking in press conference last week, stating: "I want to get to know as many players as possible. There is no A or B team. The squads are put together in a way that makes sense on the pitch and in terms of character and experience."
Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich will continue as Germany captain under Klopp.
Topics: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Germany
Josh Lawless