
The sorry story of Thomas Tuchel’s break-up with Bayern Munich
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A manager whose tactical brilliance underpinned Chelsea’s Champions League triumph in 2021, succeeding Bayern on the European honours list, blundered in perhaps the biggest Bundesliga game for years earlier this month, attempting to mimic Alonso’s tactics against Bayer Leverkusen: playing 3-4-2-1 backfired, along with selecting Eric Dier ahead of Matthijs de Ligt, in a 3-0 defeat. There was the way Tuchel was permitted to smash the club’s transfer record for Harry Kane, who scored goals by the hatful, and yet Bayern were still less than the sum of their considerable parts; his team were the opposite of Leverkusen in that respect. And if there is a sense that, unlike Klopp, Tuchel’s high-intensity approach means he is less likely to be a dynastic manager, to last for a long time in the way Bayern intended Nagelsmann would, he normally brings a couple of seasons of success. open image in gallery Tuchel’s time at Bayern has been short-lived Being cast out of Bayern, reaching the point of no return so swiftly and with no real accomplishments – stumbling to a Bundesliga because Dortmund fell flat on their faces scarcely counts, while a German Cup defeat to third-division Saarbrucken was an embarrassment – represents the most chastening moment of a stellar career.
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Thomas Tuchel to start life as England manager with trip to Tottenham
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Thomas Tuchel to start life as England manager with trip to Tottenham
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Who is Thomas Tuchel? The tactical ‘genius’ who won trophies and lost friends at PSG, Chelsea and Bayern Munich
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England appointing Thomas Tuchel shows as much desperation as inspiration
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Thomas Tuchel's miserable marriage of convenience at Bayern Munich should be a warning to England, writes DOMINIC KING
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Thomas Tuchel’s coaching playbook: Tennis balls, training ‘problems’ – and lots of conflict
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Bayern Munich unveil Vincent Kompany as new head coach after horrid 2023-24 season
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'No Agreement on Further Cooperation': Thomas Tuchel Leaving Bayern Munich Despite Club U-turn
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Coach Thomas Tuchel says he’s still leaving after talks on extending Bayern Munich stay fell through
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Thomas Tuchel confirms exit as Bayern Munich rejected again in hunt for new manager
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We couldn’t reach an agreement – Thomas Tuchel confirms Bayern Munich departure
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Coach Thomas Tuchel says he's still leaving after talks on extending Bayern Munich stay fell through
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Thomas Tuchel demands two specific players before committing future to Bayern Munich
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Bayern Munich 'fighting to KEEP Thomas Tuchel' despite announcing his planned exit in February... with the German giants struggling in their attempts to find a replacement
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After many rejections, Bayern Munich reportedly working on convincing Thomas Tuchel to stay as coach
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Thomas Tuchel raises prospect of Premier League return ahead of Bayern Munich exit
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Thomas Tuchel, the dead man walking towards a historic Champions League three-peat
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Thomas Tuchel to be Sacked Instantly in Case of Early UEFA Champions League Exit: Reports
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Inside Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to part ways – and why it went wrong
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Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich at end of the season
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Coach Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season
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Bayern Munich SACK Thomas Tuchel - but will let him stay in charge until the summer - amid a 12-man squad split on struggling manager... and now want to talk with Liverpool target Xabi Alonso
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English clubs on red alert as Thomas Tuchel wants return after Bayern exit
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Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel to leave club at end of season
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Bayern Munich are 'monitoring ex-Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a potential interim replacement' if they decide to pull the plug on under-fire manager Thomas Tuchel
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Title ‘not so realistic’ says Tuchel after Bayern’s ‘horror’ week
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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich CEO confirms club will stick with Thomas Tuchel as manager after Bayern Leverkusen defeat
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Bayern Munich look lost – Thomas Tuchel’s team has too many individuals
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Bayern Munich refute suggestions Thomas Tuchel spoke about Barcelona job
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Thomas Tuchel 'was SHOCKED by the physical and psychological condition of the Bayern Munich players he inherited from Julian Nagelsmann' after replacing him in March
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Thomas Tuchel snaps at reporter questioning his potential Bayern Munich replacement and fumes 'you don't seriously think that I'll speculate' after being asked about Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness
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Bayern’s Tuchel demands stability after topsy-turvy start
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Tuchel hails ‘very complete’ Kim Min-jae
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Bundesliga: Bayern back Tuchel after sackings and confirm Rummenigge return
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Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel says season will not be ‘satisfactory’ even if team wins Bundesliga
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Thomas Tuchel speaks about Bayern Munich’s issues
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New Bayern Munich boss Tuchel has Borussia Dortmund regrets but no longer dwelling on the past
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Why Bayern Munich went all-in on Thomas Tuchel
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Thomas Tuchel 'Dumbstruck' by Bayern Munich Appointment
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Bayern Munich announce appointment of new head coach Thomas Tuchel
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'Bavaria SHAKES!': German papers react to ruthless sacking of Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich
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Bayern Munich appoint Thomas Tuchel after shock sacking of Julian Nagelsmann
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Bayern Munich sacks Nagelsmann; Tuchel to take over
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Thomas Tuchel Chelsea sack reasons allegedly revealed in email
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Thomas Tuchel interview - Five takeaways from chat with former Chelsea coach
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Tuchel devastated to leave Chelsea
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Thomas Tuchel reveals he's 'devastated' by his ruthless Chelsea sacking
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Thomas Tuchel relationship with a number of Chelsea players deteriorated before sacking
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