Thomas Tuchel claimed to be “deeply offended as a coach” and described as “unfounded” the comments of Uli Hoeness, president of Bayern, who had suggested that the coach does not have the will or the ability to improve his most talented players. All of this comes just 48 hours before Bayern and Madrid play in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena.
Tuchel and Bayern have already announced that they will separate their paths at the end of the season, but the end of the relationship between the two is not going well. “I am deeply offended by what you said. If we have shown something in the coaching staff during the last 15 years, it is that young players, especially those from the quarry, always have a place with us in training and, through performance, also a place on the field. We have proven it! “I find those statements absolutely unfounded!” Tuchel said angrily after the match against Eintracht.
The coach was saddened that this criticism came from within the club: “In reality, this is so far from reality that I would not have reacted at all if it had not come from Uli Hoeness. The fact that it comes from one of our bosses before the game against Madrid gives it a different flavor.”
Hoeness, a frequent critic of Tuchel, had said verbatim: “He doesn’t think he can improve Davies, Pavlovic or Musiala. I think you should work hard with them and give them confidence. “I expect a coach who will improve young players.” It is not the first time that the Bayern legend attacks Tuchel this season. A new coach is expected at the club next season. Although the favorite is Rangnick, he is not liked by the fans. Emery and Lopetegui are other options.
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