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The Athletic FC Podcast

What Tuchel's Bayern exit means for Alonso race

Feb 21, 2024
The podcast discusses Thomas Tuchel's impending exit from Bayern Munich, the reason for the timing of the announcement, and the potential competition between Bayern and Liverpool to make Xabi Alonso their new manager. The episode explores Tuchel's turbulent journey at the club, the dilemmas faced by Alonso in choosing between Bayern and Liverpool, and speculates on Tuchel's future coaching opportunities in European football.
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Quick takeaways

  • Tuchel's Bayern exit stemmed from team struggles and lack of confidence, aiming for a more stable environment.
  • Bayern Munich's decline was due to individual mistakes, shift in gameplay, and players' hesitance, affecting performance.

Deep dives

Bayern Munich and Tuchel Part Ways

Bayern Munich and head coach Thomas Tuchel will part ways at the end of the season due to a series of setbacks during Tuchel's tenure. After facing challenges like team struggles, defeats in important matches, and a lack of confidence in the squad, the decision was made to create a more stable environment. The announcement aims to address ongoing speculation and refocus the team's momentum.

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