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Almost ten months ago, Bayern Munich decided to hand over the keys to the first team to Thomas Tuchel. For this, German leaders did not hesitate to betray Julian Nagelsmann. Indeed, behind the latter’s back, they discussed with TT with whom they quickly came to an agreement. Nagelsmann, who did not see the blow coming, fell from a great height. But he accepted the decision of the Munich residents, who made the news official through a press release published on March 24, 2023.
“FC Bayern Munich have released their coach Julian Nagelsmann. The chairman of the board, Oliver Kahn, and the sports director, Hasan Salihamidžić, made this decision in coordination with the president, Herbert Hainer. Nagelsmann will be replaced by Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel has secured a contract until June 30, 2025 and will lead training for the first time on Monday.” Ready for a new challenge with Chelsea, the former PSG coach was expected to be the messiah.
Insufficient results
But he didn’t really impress during his first months on the German bench. Indeed, his team was eliminated in the German Cup and the Champions League, two objectives of the club. As for the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich won the title on the final day. Despite this, the Bavarian bosses have always supported Tuchel. A coach who did not hesitate to ask for recruits during the summer transfer window. When listened to, he was not always understood by his leaders.
The latter did not understand why he wanted an additional midfielder knowing that he had what was needed at the club. Despite this incomprehension and the failure of the Palhinha file, the two parties moved forward hand in hand. But the union is no longer so perfect. Bayern Munich did not really appreciate the new elimination in the German Cup against FC Saarbrücken last November. In the championship, the club (2nd, 41 points) does not dominate the debates against a good Bayer Leverkusen team, first with 48 points. Yesterday’s defeat against Werder Bremen (1-0) widened the gap between the two teams.
The Tuchel case raises questions
After the match, TT attacked its players. But they are not the only culprits. The coach is also expensive. In the columns of BildLothar Matthäus tackled Tuchel. “The fact that Goretzka hasn’t played since the start is not good for the atmosphere. The players also don’t understand this decision against Goretzka. He’s respected on the team, has a lot of friends on the team and he’s been there quite a long time. He’s a player with a mentality that brings exactly what no one else on this team has, especially in games like this. The enormous force he gives outside the penalty area to enter it. FC Bayern lacked a midfield driver against Bremen.”
The case of Joshua Kimmich or the positioning of Leroy Sané as a left back has also caused discussion. The player was also unhappy and let his coach know. The latter also raises questions. Bild explains that the threat of Xabi Alonso, whose work at Leverkusen is very popular, hangs over his head. Some at the club perfectly imagine the Spaniard, who is a veteran of the house, one day taking over. What is certain is that TT is starting to irritate a lot of people, especially the supporters. “The people of Dortmund are complaining about Terzic. Look what terrible football the team is playing with Tuchel”launched a supporter to TZ. Still in office, Thomas Tuchel must react quickly before leaving.
