Negative balance
Too many failures? FC Bayern and coach Thomas Tuchel are parting ways after the season
FC Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is leaving the club after the season
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The decision was probably made a day ago, but FC Bayern has only now announced that coach Thomas Tuchel will be leaving the club after the season. One can only speculate about the successor.
FC Bayern Munich and coach Thomas Tuchel are ending their collaboration after this season. The German soccer record champions announced on Wednesday that this was the result of an amicable conversation after “Bild” and Sky had previously reported on the early separation. The early separation was decided in the last few days, “Bild” and Sky reported on Wednesday. This was preceded by three defeats in a row for Bayern. Nothing was initially known about a possible successor from summer onwards.
Tuchel succeeded Julian Nagelsmann in March 2023 and signed a contract until June 30, 2025. In the 2022/23 season, the Munich team under Tuchel were eliminated in the DFB Cup against SC Freiburg and in the Champions League against eventual winners Manchester City, but in the end they at least celebrated the German championship in an exciting finish ahead of Borussia Dortmund.
Thomas Tuchel’s time at FC Bayern ends with a negative result
The current season threatens to be the first without a title since the 2011/12 season. In the cup, the Munich team was eliminated by third division team 1. FC Saarbrücken. In the round of 16 of the Champions League, FC Bayern must make up for a 0-1 defeat in the first leg at Lazio Rome in order to reach the quarter-finals on March 5th. In the fight for the championship, Bayer Leverkusen is far ahead of Munich. Coach Xabi Alonso’s Werkself secured a clear 3-0 win in a direct duel in mid-February. Alonso played for FC Bayern from 2014 to 2017 and is an interesting coaching candidate for several top clubs.
The 50-year-old Tuchel has suffered many injuries in his star ensemble this season. On the other hand, the still top-class team disappointed too often. The tactical and personnel changes in the past games were unsuccessful. There was a lot of professional praise for Tuchel, but there were also disagreements with one or two stars. Tuchel repeatedly pointed out the discrepancy between performances in games and in training.
Tuchel continues to try to bring the season to a successful end after repeated setbacks. The Bayern bosses absolutely want to avoid a separation in the middle of the season like with Nagelsmann. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has ruled out an early separation after the 2:3 against Bochum.
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