Klinsmann on his way to change Hertha to a German FC Liverpool

Juergen Klinsmann might be a man of big promises, but the former German national coach at the same time is a man of direct action.

In his new clubs' winter-training camp in Orlando, the 55-year-old has renewed plans to change Hertha BSC to a leading side in European football. Developments in the Champions League are examples to follow, the former striker emphasized.

Klinsmann mentioned the 2019 Champions League winner Liverpool FC as the ideal role model.

He underlined his intention to lead the Berlin club to international heights within three years despite the current difficult situation in the national league.

"The Champions League is the trendsetting competition for all other competitions," Klinsmann commented. Trends come naturally from the world's most valuable club event, he emphasized.

All national coaches around the world keep a close eye on what takes place in the Champions League, he underlined. "What we see at continental tournaments and World Cup is the result of what has been delivered by the Champions League in the past year. Tactical innovation, new systems and, yes, everything, comes from there."

Everyone is talking about Liverpool's energizing enchanting football, he pointed out. "Everyone wants to follow their example."

Klinsmann confirmed plans to develop Hertha to one of Europe's leading clubs.

Berlin deserves a big club, he said. "Berlin is our capital," Klinsmann commented, adding the entire country is going to benefit from a possible upswing.

The former US national coach spoke about Hertha as a "megaproject" after investor Lars Windhorst made a 250-million-euro cash injection to enforce the club's progress.

"Carefully planned, meticulously carried out, it is possible to be around on the European stage," he stressed. Klinsmann mentioned the examples of the German parvenus such as TSG Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Moenchengladbach.

He intends to establish Hertha as one of the leading German clubs next to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

On December 29, earlier than any other of the 18 Bundesliga clubs, the 55-year-old took up training with his new side. "We need to continue our upswing from the latest games in the season's second leg, next year we will be ready to talk about the Euro League."

The Hertha coach said it is essential to follow a step-by-step policy.

While talking about the future, Klinsmann is enforcing the restructuring of his squad. Argentine international Santiago Ascacibar is the first new face joining in for 12 million euros from the VfB Stuttgart.

Plans to sign Paris St Germain forward Julian Draxler and Swiss international Granit Xhaka from Arsenal seem to be endangered after their clubs seem to refuse a Hertha offer.

Klinsmann said he would continue his efforts to update the current squad with prominent performers from top European clubs.

While fans are anxiously waiting for the success to come after the winter break, former Chinese Super League coach Felix Magath is optimistic about Klinsmann's efforts.

The former Bayern coach said he is positive regarding the new plans. "Klinsmann is providing new motivation, glamour and know-how," Magath said and praised the investment of Windhorst. "His engagement is something the Bundesliga was missing as it is an ambitious project geared to success."