Bayern Sacks Thomas Tuchel After an Embarrassing Week, Who’s Next?
The Historic German Club Is Struggling, Currently Second in Bundesliga and at Risk of an Early Champions Elimination
Bayern’s Downfall 😪
Bayern Munich’s recent form is like a plot twist nobody saw coming, but here we are, witnessing the Bavarian giants in a bit of a pickle. Losing three Bundesliga games in a row for the first time in nine years? That’s enough to make any fan’s heart skip a beat. And with the club deciding to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, it feels like we’re watching a high-stakes drama unfold.
🚨 OFFICIAL: Thomas Tuchel leaves FC Bayern at the end of the current season.
Decision made by both club and head coach, Tuchel leaves Bayern in June.
It’s over between Bayern and Tuchel. pic.twitter.com/4taueCsULg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 21, 2024
Now, Tuchel’s exit isn’t exactly a shocker. The writing was on the wall after that surprising 3-2 loss at VfL Bochum on Sunday. But the decision to stick with him until the season ends? That’s a head-scratcher. It’s like they’re in a tricky spot, unable to find a worthy successor mid-season. Yet, it’s a gamble keeping a manager who seems out of sync with his team and at odds with key Bundesliga players. Are Bayern’s bosses just delaying the inevitable?
Tuchel putting his name forwards for the Liverpool job along side names like Xabi Alonso pic.twitter.com/Nhpswr84fu https://t.co/4t7yaLuU0B
— May✨ (@May_lfcf1) February 21, 2024
Bayern Munich is sitting second in the Bundesliga with 50 points in 22 games, eight points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Many teams would love to be in that spot, but Bayern Munich is not like most teams! That’s not a position they’re used to.
A reminder that Harry Kane has never won a club trophy, and Kingsley Coman has never had a trophyless season 😮
One of those streaks will end this season 👀 pic.twitter.com/tnn2qIJ2xR
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 13, 2024
Bayern Munich’s recent games have been a rollercoaster. They had a nightmarish 3-0 road loss against Bayer Leverkusen on February 10, followed by a baffling 1-0 road loss against Lazio in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on February 14.
Then there was the VfL Bochum game, where they could’ve won if not for some sloppy moments. Being sharp on both ends of the pitch is non-negotiable for a club of Bayern’s caliber.
The different ways Bayern Munich has been losing lately don’t change the bigger picture. It’s a team finding new ways to falter. Fans are on edge as Tuchel seems at a loss, unable to pinpoint why his team’s passing is off, why individual errors are creeping in, and why they can’t consistently feed the ball to Harry Kane.
Soccer rumors suggest that Kane is not a fan of Tuchel! With the crucial second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Lazio looming, the pressure is mounting.
Speaking of Kane, you’ve got to feel for the guy. Soccer news outlets reported that he left Tottenham hoping to break his trophy drought with Bayern Munich, and while he’s done all he can, with 25 goals and five assists in 22 Bundesliga games and four goals and three assists in seven UEFA Champions League games, this season is turning out to be a tough ride.
It’s like Kane’s caught in a soccer version of Groundhog Day, chasing that elusive first piece of silverware.
Pep Guardiola was the last Bayern Munich manager to coach for two full seasons.
They’ve had six managers since he left the club in June 2016 😳 pic.twitter.com/gAYjYEVB6Y
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 21, 2024
Basically, Bayern Munich is in a tight spot. With Tuchel’s days numbered and the team struggling to find its rhythm, the remainder of the season is apparently going to be a jaw-dropper. Can they turn things around and give Kane his first trophy? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – it’s going to be quite a ride.
Justice for Harry kane 💔 pic.twitter.com/ydESEtkYbe
— FRANCIS MUFC (@FrancisMuf67223) February 20, 2024
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