On Wednesday evening (8:30 p.m./Sky), FC Bayern Munich welcomes 1. FC Union Berlin for a catch-up game in the Bundesliga. At the press conference before the game, coach Thomas Tuchel answers questions from journalists.
sport.de reported today from 12:30 p.m at this point in LIVE ticker from the PK of the German record champions.
+++ Tuchel on the boycott of the Bayern fans +++
“You won’t find a coach who doesn’t see it as a disadvantage if there is a boycott of the mood during the game. Of course, every single player wants an atmosphere that is electric from the first minute. If there are reasons for the boycott, then That’s how it is. But I don’t see the criticism directed at our fans. One thing is also clear: we are responsible for keeping the atmosphere in. For example, we had an outstandingly good atmosphere in the Supercup and then didn’t manage to put the atmosphere at risk . It’s not the fans’ fault that we’re playing C football. At the moment, our opponents aren’t playing against the crowd because the situation is what it is.”
+++ Tuchel on the “boring” statement from FCB boss Dreesen +++
“It doesn’t affect me at all because he’s right. There’s no way the switch will just be flipped, it’s not easy. We’re very aware of the starting position and the room for improvement there. It was like that in the friendly match against Basel. It is my responsibility to address and demand this. Before the last game we were very positive. In the game we clearly fell short of our expectations. We will continue to influence the group until the knot breaks and you feel that there is a real team that pursues the common goal of winning games with the necessary euphoria.”
+++ Tuchel about the knockout against Werder +++
“We can do a lot better because there is a lot of room for improvement. The explanation remains the same: in terms of passion, grit, tackling, doggedness, enthusiasm – these remain the basic virtues for every football game – it was absolutely below standard for over 70 minutes “That we ask ourselves. That was absolutely not there and not enough there. Of course that remains my responsibility. We’ll try to get it done on the pitch tomorrow.”
+++ It starts with the Bayern-PK +++
Coach Thomas Tuchel and press officer Dieter Nickles take a seat. The first hand signals from the journalists present have already arrived.
+++ How does Tuchel react to the knockout against Werder Bremen? +++
There is no question: the 0-1 home defeat in the north-south duel against Werder Bremen on Sunday was a completely unexpected blow to the German record champions. It remains to be seen what personnel consequences coach Thomas Tuchel will draw for his starting eleven.
Before the catch-up game against Union Berlin, the series champions are already seven points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
That means: Even with a home win against the 15th place in the table. From Köpenick, the Munich team will be four points short of Primus, who won 3-2 against RB Leipzig in stoppage time on Saturday.
+++ Who does Tuchel have to do without against Union Berlin? +++
Regardless of whether Bayern coach Tuchel will make changes against Union, one thing is clear: the 50-year-old will definitely have to do without a few players.
Central defender Min-jae Kim (Asian Cup) and full-back Moussair Mazraoui (Africa Cup) are still on international travel. With offensive star Serge Gnabry (muscle injury), right-back Bouna Sarr (torn cruciate ligament) and substitute goalkeeper Daniel Peretz (injury to the medial ligament), three other players are certain to be out.
+++ FC Bayern against Union: There are no excuses for Tuchel +++
According to the table, the clash between FC Bayern and Union on Wednesday evening is a clear affair.
Coach Tuchel’s team is second in the table with 41 points from 17 games. The guests from Köpenick, who took part in the Champions League for the first time this season, are in 15th place with 14 points from 16 games. Union is three points ahead of relegation place 16.
The previous Bundesliga record is also clearly in Munich’s favor with five wins and three draws with 19:6 goals.
The first half of the Bundesliga officially comes to an end with the duel between Bayern and Union. The game, which is part of the 13th matchday, was canceled at the beginning of December due to winter conditions. Curious: For the Berliners, the 2024 Bundesliga year began with a second game cancellation. The match at 1 FSV Mainz 05 on Friday evening also couldn’t take place due to the weather.