As of: March 9, 2024, 5:01 a.m
By: Philipp Kessler
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Sky expert Didi Hamann is a man of clear words.
He regularly criticized FC Bayern this season.
Now he finds words of praise in the tz interview.
Munich – Didi Hamann (50) is a man of clear words.
And the Sky expert regularly offends with this, especially at FC Bayern.
However, after Munich's confident entry into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, the former national player is again more confident that coach Thomas Tuchel's (50) team can still bring the hitherto mixed season to a positive conclusion.
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Hamann believes in Bayern's chance in the Champions League
Mr. Hamann, after the 3-0 win against Lazio Rome you have the feeling that everything is good again at FC Bayern. Would you agree with that?
Everything is not good.
But the victory was at least another exclamation point.
Bayern scored goals from less good chances.
They don't have to apologize for that.
And in the second half they brought the game home as confidently as FC Bayern do in good times.
For the first time in months.
That gave me reason to hope.
After advancing, coach Thomas Tuchel even spoke of the goal of winning the trophy.
Just in time for the title-deciding phase, there is a feeling of optimism in the club again: 3-0 against Lazio, Max Eberl is the new sports director, and the injured like Gnabry, Davies, Laimer and soon Coman are also coming back.
There is competition again for the first time in five or six months.
This is essential to show your best performance.
Now let's get down to business.
Of course you also need luck.
But if Bayern take the momentum with them and avoid Manchester City and Real Madrid, they have a huge chance of winning the Champions League.
I watched the games of the remaining teams.
Except for City, they don't have to hide from anyone.
But the truth is that FC Bayern has been a miracle bag for months. There is a lack of consistency. This is also why the Munich team will part ways with Tuchel in the summer at the latest.
That's the way it is.
That's why there is criticism.
If they always played like they did against Lazio, everything would be fine.
But one must not forget that the Italians are not on the top shelf.
They were second winners against Bayern in all respects.
They have found their match.
Other opponents will also come.
Tuesday's win was incredibly important.
Otherwise they would have had no chance of winning a title in March.
But now it's also about playing in the Bundesliga like in the Champions League.
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Sky expert Didi Hamann won the Champions League as a player with Liverpool FC.
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“Mainz has 16 points from 24 games.
As FC Bayern you have to go there and clearly win the game.”
Didi Hamann
FC Bayern welcomes Mainz on Saturday. What kind of game are you expecting?
The change of coach has already made a difference at Mainz.
For example, they did well against Leverkusen and only lost 1:2.
But with all my love: Mainz has 16 points from 24 games.
As FC Bayern you have to go there and clearly win the game.
Currently ten points behind first place, the situation for Bayern looks relatively hopeless.
But I assume that Leverkusen will lose sometimes.
It will be interesting to see how they deal with it.
As FC Bayern you have to test them.
The people of Munich have to make sure that they create pressure.
Bayern's preferred candidate to succeed Tuchel in the summer is Xabi Alonso. Could this also cause unrest for Leverkusen in the season finale?
So far that is not the case.
He doesn't talk about it, they leave him alone.
This also has to do with the fact that those around him and the journalists have great respect for him.
But it must also be emphasized that at the press conference a few weeks ago, Alonso basically said nothing different about Bayern's interest than what Kovac said back in Frankfurt: 'As of now, I'm here.'
If the coaching issue gains momentum, it could play a small role in the title fight.
Alonso has to make a decision at some point, no matter what.
The players also want to know who they will be working with in the coming season.
Didi Hamann believes Alonso will stay at Leverkusen
Bayern, Liverpool or Leverkusen – where will Alonso be coach next year?
He has seen everything as a player.
Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern – he's been everywhere.
Therefore, he doesn't have to rush somewhere.
The more I think about it, the more I believe he will stay in Leverkusen for another year.
Sports director Rolfes will do everything for it.
I also think that this will allow some top performers to be retained beyond the summer.
If the squad mostly stays together, I can imagine Leverkusen playing a huge role in the Champions League next season.
The search for a coach is probably the most important task for your former Bayern colleague Max Eberl as the new sports director of the German record champions.
Normally the coaches always came to Munich when FC Bayern came calling.
Those who are currently very interesting for the club would be giving up a lot.
Alonso is a clever guy, he knows that. Also Sebastian Hoeneß from VfB, who has now extended the contract until 2027.
If Stuttgart can hold on to their squad, they too can cause a stir in the Champions League.
At FC Bayern there is also still uncertainty about the squad from next season. The contracts of Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané and Alphonso Davies expire in 2025. Are you expecting a big change in the summer?
Max Eberl will talk to the players.
From my point of view, there are one or two professionals who would benefit from taking on a new challenge.
Kimmich in front.
It will also be exciting to see how the new coach will deal with Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer.
So it definitely won't be boring.
Interview: Philipp Kessler