Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga Title Hopes ‘Not So Realistic Right Now’ Says Thomas Tuchel – News18

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel stated successful this season’s Bundesliga title was “not so realistic right now” after a loss on Sunday which left Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen eight factors clear on the high.

The 3-2 defeat at lowly Bochum was Bayern’s third reverse in a row, after a 3-0 thumping by Alonso’s league leaders final weekend and a 1-0 midweek loss at Lazio within the Champions League.

The German champions haven’t misplaced three matches in a row since 2015, a run which included semi-last defeats to Barcelona within the Champions League and Borussia Dortmund within the German Cup.

Asked if his job was at risk, Tuchel stated “there is no point worrying about it”.

Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen informed reporters Tuchel would “of course” be within the dugout towards Leipzig on Saturday.

“I don’t believe in making these huge statements of support for the coach. I know what people want to hear, but these oaths of allegiance can be over after a week.

“That’s why I’m saying it my way. (Tuchel’s firing) is not an issue we’re considering at the moment. We have to concentrate on the next few games.”

Bayern had been 1-0 up on Sunday after Jamal Musiala’s opener, however ended up 3-1 down with 10 minutes remaining, Dayot Upamecano gifting away a penalty and getting despatched off, having additionally seen crimson at Lazio when gifting away a spot kick.

A late Harry Kane objective gave Bayern hope however Tuchel stated “everything that could go wrong did go wrong” for his aspect.

Tuchel stated his aspect would proceed to combat to shut the eight-level hole with Leverkusen with 12 video games remaining.

“Last season we believed right until the end and it worked out, so we will do that again,” he stated.

In the earlier marketing campaign, Dortmund had been two factors clear heading into the ultimate spherical however drew 2-2 at lowly Mainz, permitting Bayern to assert their eleventh straight crown.

Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka, who has by no means not received the league title since transferring to Munich in 2018, informed DAZN “it is difficult to say yes” when requested if his aspect may nonetheless win the Bundesliga.

“Everything speaks against us at the moment. But it’s the wrong question to ask ourselves.

“We need to find our game back — and win our matches.”

Bochum-born Goretzka described his aspect’s week as “like a horror movie which won’t end”.

Leverkusen play at house to relegation-threatened Mainz on Friday, that means Bayern could possibly be 11 factors behind once they host RB Leipzig on Saturday.

(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)