Bundesliga
Tuchel doesn’t feel like having a gin and tonic with expert Matthäus
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel shot back verbally against the TV experts after the clear win in Dortmund. photo
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Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is annoyed by the criticism from TV experts Lothar Matthäus and Didi Hamann. He has a clear opinion on a possible debate.
After the dispute with record national player Lothar Matthäus, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is not interested in a private discussion. “I have enough to do in my job,” said Tuchel on Bild TV after the 4-0 win at Borussia Dortmund. He usually doesn’t have private meetings with television experts.
When asked whether he would drink a gin and tonic with Matthäus again, the Munich coach said: “I don’t drink alcohol during the season.”
Thin-skinned in a TV interview
Before and after the top game, Tuchel reacted irritably to the criticism from Matthäus and Dietmar Hamann after the record winner’s cup exit at third division club 1. FC Saarbrücken. After the 4-0 win on Saturday, he had a verbal duel with Matthäus and Sky presenter Sebastian Hellmann at the Sky TV interview table.
“I’m now asked about Didi Hamann and Lothar Matthäus every week. I don’t feel like standing in the middle and making comments. Today was the day to finally say that. I won’t go into it any further,” said Tuchel : “It’s good at some point, we understood it too. It was enough.”
Magath has doubts
Because of his reaction, Tuchel was immediately confronted with new criticism. Former Bayern champion coach Felix Magath was surprised that Tuchel reacted irritably to statements from experts. That doesn’t make a good impression.
“Actually, there’s nothing going on in the league yet. FC Bayern only had a terrible cup day. As a coach, you also have to take criticism,” said Magath on Bild TV. “I don’t see any indecent criticism yet. If the coach is already reacting so sensitively, it probably won’t be an easy season.”
Despite the clear victory, Magath now followed up with criticism. “I am also of the opinion that things are not going well yet,” said the 70-year-old. “You don’t get the impression that the team is stable yet.” Magath also expressed doubts as to whether Tuchel would still be coach in Munich at the end of the season.