On Saturday the time has finally come: FC Bayern meets BVB in the top game of the Bundesliga in the Allianz Arena at home. For Thomas Tuchel, the classic is the debut as Bayern coach. Before the game, the new head coach answers questions from the press.
sport.de accompanies the press conference on Friday afternoon from 1:30 p.m in the detailed LIVE blog.
+++ Tuchel on the relationship with Watzke +++
“The relationship was calm. But the waves smoothed out with the calm. That’s cleared up. Of course we had different views. We saw the attack completely differently. The main difference was that I saw it on the bus. That could be the reason must have been that we saw it a little differently.”
+++ Tuchel on his reputation as a hothead +++
“I’ve definitely calmed down. I don’t know if that’s because of my age. I love the game so much that it leaves me completely cold. But that’s also one of my strengths. I don’t know if I’m a difficult character. It’s normal to be controversial. I too have specific ideas. You can get along with me very well. I’ve always managed to create a pleasant atmosphere in my team. But there will also be some who claim the opposite, that it’s like that.”
+++ Tuchel on his first role +++
“Work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. That’s how the first week felt. It felt like we only had one day of training. It felt like a month’s work here, I was very tired every evening. It has to be in such a short Working the time. It was very demanding, but also the best thing there is. I’m still very grateful for the opportunity. It’s been a great enrichment for me so far.”
+++ Tuchel on working with the Nagelsmann team +++
“It’s not a problem at all. I didn’t talk to them about it much because I want to get my own picture. I didn’t seek any personal contact with him. I don’t want my impression to be distorted. The atmosphere is very friendly and it is It’s a great pleasure to be here.”
+++ Tuchel on the role of Kimmich +++
“We are grown men who are allowed to have an opinion. I had no problem with what he said. He embodies FC Bayern and of course plays a key role. It is a gift for me to work with him and the other captains. I think so It’s very important that everyone knows what makes me tick. I didn’t feel any reservations.”
+++ Tuchel on his choice of starting eleven +++
“There are a lot of players that I’ve always wanted to train. I told them that I’m looking forward to every single player. But it will be a very unfair line-up against BVB because of course I don’t have the impressions. I wanted to go up front and haven’t watched a lot of old games. We tried to bring in a few principles on the training ground. It can be a bit unfair because sometimes I have very little argument to pick someone up or leave someone out. I will too tell the team.”
+++ Tuchel on the signal effect +++
“We don’t need to talk around it. It’s a big game. Of course we’re not champions if we win. It definitely gives a signal.”
+++ Tuchel about Sané +++
“Basically, we want to push as many players as possible to the limit. It would be unfair to only refer to Leroy. Ultimately, it’s up to the player himself. Playing at Bayern requires mental strength. Not everyone can do that. It’s how they use the day to push themselves to the limit.”
+++ Tuchel on his image in Germany +++
“I think it’s better to let it go what happened at BVB six years ago. The mood is very forgiving. I’m very fine with that. When I was with PSG in Dortmund, I hugged a lot of people. A lot “People regretted that it ended then. I regretted it too. After all, I’m the ‘beneficiary’ of a similar situation now. I’m looking forward to seeing people again tomorrow.”
+++ Tuchel on his relationship with Uli Hoeneß +++
“FC Bayern is Uli Hoeneß and Uli Hoeneß is FC Bayern. I contacted him to tell him that I’m doing my best to take good care of his club.”
+++ Tuchel on his way of addressing +++
“I can’t do it without emotionality. I do it according to my gut feeling. I think we need a good mix. It doesn’t take any major measures to awaken the potential that is in the team. The importance of the rivalry is clear to us. That will be a hot match.”
+++ Tuchel on the recipe for success +++
“There is no one key. The focus is clearly on us. The key is that we have confidence in ourselves. The team can unleash an incredible power.”
+++ Tuchel on Barry’s engagement +++
“It is my absolute wish that we reach an agreement quickly. But it is at club level. I remain very optimistic.”
+++ Tuchel on the tactics for the BVB game +++
“Of course I can’t reveal that. We feel a very positive energy. We are aware of the importance of the game. We have to get a feeling for each other. I had the feeling that everyone will show themselves. We can draw on the full. Only Matys Tel and Lucas Hernandéz are unavailable.”
+++ Tuchel is here +++
The new FC Bayern coach enters the stage and greets the journalists present. Ready to go!
+++ It’s about to start +++
Thomas Tuchel is expected on the stage in FC Bayern’s press center in a few minutes.
+++ How many changes does Thomas Tuchel make? +++
Most recently, FC Bayern under Nagelsmann often appeared in a chain of three. It is quite possible that Tuchel will also rely on the proven system, as he only had a few training sessions to adjust his new team to his game system.
Especially on the offensive, it will be exciting to see which staff the former BVB coach relies on. There is a question mark over the appearances of Jamal Musiala and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who were unable to start their international journey through injury.
However, it cannot be ruled out that both will still be enough for a place in the squad or even the starting eleven on Saturday. Both trained again at the beginning of the week at the training ground on Säbener Straße.
In addition, Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mané have not been in form recently and were not necessarily recommended for a starting XI nomination.
+++ FC Bayern can overtake BVB +++
Relaxation during the two-week international break? Not at FC Bayern! Completely surprisingly, the Munich team announced the separation from head coach Julian Nagelsmann last week.
His successor is an old friend. Thomas Tuchel took over the helm at Säbener Straße and led his first training session on Tuesday. His first game for his new employer is a tough one: With BVB, the Bundesliga leaders are waiting for Bayern.
The Westphalians are currently one point ahead. With a win, the Munich team would regain pole position in the championship fight. Can the German record champions overthrow the leader with a win?