FC Bayern can become champions on their own, and for that they need a win against Schalke 04. Read the PK with FCB coach Thomas Tuchel.
- FC Bayern Munich host FC Schalke 04 on Saturday: both clubs need a win.
- On Friday at 13.30 p.m., Thomas Tuchel gave a PK: The coach gave an overview of his personnel.
- Tuchel was also asked about Thomas Müller: The club legend is likely to play on Saturday.
The press conference will end shortly afterwards and the action will continue on Saturday at 15:30 CET with FC Bayern's home game against Schalke 04.
Update, 13:53 p.m.: After the departure of Robert Lewandowski, there is no goalgetter in the Bundesliga or at FC Bayern. Tuchel refers to Arsenal FC, where the goals are "spread over several shoulders". "But you have to have them first," says the coach. "I think it's possible. If we've had a pre-season, we're also capable of creating scoring chances. It doesn't matter if we have, find, pay and convince this own goalscorer."
Update, 13:50 p.m.: How does Thomas Tuchel react to Manuel Neuer's progress in rehab? "I have to slow myself down so I don't get euphoric," said the coach. The fact that the goalkeeper is back on the training ground is "sensational news", it is "great to see how Manu works and rewards himself step by step and how he completes the exercises". However, "no backpack will be put on him" – Neuer should find his old strength in peace.
FC-Bayern-PK in the live ticker: Tuchel does not look at Dortmund - "Because it doesn't interest me"
Update, 13:48 p.m.: "With all due respect, but I don't even notice Dortmund at the moment. Because I don't care. We're one point away and it's in our own hands, I'm looking at the finish line and our team. I believe that this is the decisive approach," Tuchel explains his view of the title fight.
Update, 13:46 p.m.: In attack, he is "spoilt for choice as to what is good" due to the absence of Choupo-Moting, according to Tuchel. "Leroy did a good job, (...) with Sadio we are still waiting for the breakthrough. But he seems to me as if he is about to do so," the 49-year-old observed.
Tuchel-PK in the live ticker: Choupo-Moting out, Upamecano returns
Update, 13:43 p.m.: The coach gives an overview of the injured players: "Choupo is not there yet, as is Stani. Alphonso is out for this season anyway, but Upa and Leon are back," Tuchel summed up briefly. Thus, the absence of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting for the game against Schalke is certain.
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Update, 13:40 p.m.: "It's no longer about satisfying anyone. Now it's the end of the season, everyone has to take what they get. The focus is more on the three games," Tuchel said.
Update, 13:39 p.m.: Dayot Upamecano returns, but with Matthijs de Ligt and Benjamin Pavard, a secure defensive centre has emerged recently. "The two of them did very well," Tuchel said of the centre-back duo of Pavard and de Ligt. "Don't forget: Nous (Mazraoui) also did well," Tuchel said. "Upa did well before that, then had two shaky games against City. We'll make a decision very late tomorrow or today and tell the team tomorrow," said the coach.
FC-Bayern-PK in the live ticker: Head coach Tuchel hints at Müller's involvement against Schalke
Update, 13:36 p.m.: "Every game is a Thomas Müller game," Tuchel has to confirm again and has to confess: "Unfortunately, I have opened up the topic". Before the games against Manchester City, Tuchel had left the veteran out of the picture with this reason. Müller had missed training twice to "cure aches and pains", which is why he completed a "reduced program" in training at the beginning of the week. "It was good for Thomas to do without a bit. He's done three full sessions and he's ready for tomorrow."
Update, 13:33 p.m.: How does Tuchel expect the opponent? "They had very emotional victories with late goals. They are very poisonous, very brave and sometimes play one-on-one all over the place. They have a lot of goals after counterattacks, hit a lot of crosses and take advantage of their set-pieces. They're the eighth-best team in the second half of the season, so it doesn't make sense to look at the table. But we want to put our stamp on the game and get it on our side."
FC-Bayern-PK im Live-Ticker: Tuchel hints at Müller's involvement against Schalke
Update, 13:32 p.m.: How does Tuchel feel about Thomas Müller's situation? "First and foremost, it's up to Thomas himself. He is playing for his twelfth German championship here and is completely focused on winning it with him. I think everything else is completely exaggerated and overshoots the mark. He's an important part, even if he came off the bench a few times. But to deduce an end to a career from this misses the goal by a long way."
Update, 13:30 p.m.: Punctually at half past two, the PK starts with Thomas Tuchel!
Update from May 12, 13:15 p.m.: The press conference with Thomas Tuchel will start in fifteen minutes ahead of the home game against FC Schalke 05 on Saturday afternoon. Will the coach talk about Thomas Müller and his role at the weekend? The answer will be given at 13.30 p.m.
First reported on 12 May:
Munich - Three games, nine points. That's FC Bayern's route for the remaining three games of the season in the Bundesliga. The starting position is clear: the Munich team leads the table by one point, which is why they can win the eleventh championship in a row on their own. On the other hand, opponents FC Schalke 04 could also manage to stay in the league on their own.
FC Bayern PK: Thomas Tuchel gives an overview of his personnel – will Müller play on Saturday?
With 30 points, the Gelsenkirchener are in 15th place, should they slip shortly before the end of the season, this would probably mean relegation or, in the worst case, direct relegation. That's why there will be a duel on Saturday afternoon at Munich's Allianz Arena between two teams that desperately need the three-pointer. Thomas Tuchel knows that too, and he will answer all the important questions about the game on Friday afternoon.
In addition to his assessment of the opponent and an overview of his existing personnel for the upcoming game, Thomas Tuchel could also give an insight into his line-up. The role of Thomas Müller is of particular interest, as the 33-year-old came off the bench after just over an hour in each of the last two games against Hertha BSC and Bremen. Can he start against Schalke?
Thomas Tuchel and FC Bayern face FC Schalke 04 on Saturday. ©
FC-Bayern-PK in the live ticker: Will Choupo-Moting return after his complaints?
In addition, Tuchel could announce a possible return of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, the attacker recently completed parts of team training after his knee problems. It also remains to be seen whether Dayot Upamecano, who was also able to return to full training on Tuesday after tearing a muscle, is already an option for the starting eleven against Schalke. (ajr)
