Coach Thomas Tuchel showed full commitment in FC Bayern Munich’s important round of 16 win against Lazio Rome in the Champions League – and paid for it with pain.
“The motivational speech before the game cost me my right toe,” said the limping coach on “Prime Video” after reaching the quarterfinals (3-0).
Tuchel reported that he kicked an object during his speech and injured himself, and that he sprayed spray on his foot during the encounter.
“I was treated straight away, but I no longer had the courage to step out of the shoe because I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get back in,” said Tuchel. That’s why he “sat for 90 minutes” during the game.
“We have to keep at it”
Experienced Thomas Müller commented on the injury with his own humor. “There’s always a bit of wastage, professional sport is always on edge. We just don’t do it with fruit tea,” he said with a smile.
Tuchel admitted that the success in the midst of the crisis season was one for the heart.
“Yes, yes – but for all of us,” he said in response to a question: “We all have big goals, the minimum goal is the quarter-finals.” “We now need a bit of luck,” otherwise: “We have to stick with it to keep the momentum going. That’s not so easy for us.”