As of: February 20, 2024, 7:18 p.m
By: Alexander Kaindl
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FC Bayern Munich is deep in crisis after its third bankruptcy in a row.
Thomas Tuchel also knows this and is now expecting discussions about himself.
Bochum – zero hour at FC Bayern Munich: The record champions lost 2-3 in Bochum, it was their third defeat in a row.
And of course coach Thomas Tuchel has long been the focus.
The 50-year-old knows that himself.
Tuchel's impromptu press conference in the stadium catacombs
Because the Bundesliga runners-up, who are now eight points behind leaders Leverkusen, canceled the obligatory press conference after the game because of the upcoming return trip to Munich, Tuchel spoke to the journalists present in the stadium catacombs - including a direct announcement.
Tuchel is aware that there will be discussions about his person in the coming days - despite the express job security that was assured to him by his superior Jan-Christian Dreesen.
Bayern coach Tuchel expects job discussions - and addresses the journalists directly
The support of the Bayern boss was “of course nice” for Tuchel.
However, he added: “I doubt whether this will help prevent discussions from taking place.”
Addressing the journalists directly, he emphasized: “But that’s not a problem.
You can do that.
That's the business.” Before the bankruptcy in Bochum, Tuchel chose a slightly different tactic on the DAZN microphone with Daniel Herzog.
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According to Tuchel, the coaching discussion at FC Bayern has been going on “for what feels like the whole season”
Tuchel further explained that discussions about his position and his work had been going on “for what felt like the whole season”.
“Even when we won games.” He added almost defiantly: “For a few weeks now, I’ve reached the point where it no longer affects me.
I focus on what I can influence.
That’s the only recipe I know.”
Dreesen, also still in Bochum, initially responded evasively to questions about Tuchel's future.
He emphasized that he “doesn’t think anything of these monstrous statements of support for the coach” because “these oaths of loyalty are usually over after a week.”
Nevertheless, he made it clear: “This is not a topic that we are currently dealing with.” When asked whether Tuchel would still be coach of FC Bayern Munich next week, he replied clearly: “Of course.” Possible Candidates to succeed Tuchel have been around for a long time.
(akl/dpa)