Leipzig, Germany - German football federation DFB president Theo Zwanziger would like Joachim Loew to stay on as coach of the national team beyond the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

"There's no cause at the moment to think about any other solutions," Zwanziger told German Press Agency dpa.

Loew has said he wants to wait until Germany has qualified for South Africa before considering extending his contract beyond 2010.

"When he thinks the time is right to talk about these things then we will certainly do so," Zwanziger said.

The DFB boss said he was not only "highly satisfied" with Loew's work as coach but had a high regard for him as a person.

The Germany squad meanwhile began Wednesday its first training session in Leipzig ahead of Saturday's Group 4 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.

Loew was without three of his 21-man squad - goalkeeper Rene Adler (bruised elbow), defender Per Mertesacker (bruised foot) and midfielder Piotr Trochowski (knee ligament strain).

The trio had also missed a series of fitness tests on Tuesday, but Loew has said he hopes all three will be fit for Saturday's game. (dpa)