Bayern Munich's recent string of defeats has intensified the scrutiny on head coach Thomas Tuchel's future at the club. The team's latest setback came in a 3-2 loss against 11th-place Bochum, marking their third consecutive defeat and the 7th this season, bringing Tuchel's tally to 11 defeats in 44 games. This loss further distances Bayern from Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who are now eight points clear at the top. The defeat against Bochum followed a disappointing 1-0 loss to Lazio in the Champions League last 16 first leg, where Ciro Immobile's penalty made the difference and Bayern ended the game with 10 men. These results have contributed to a challenging season for Bayern, with the team also being knocked out of the German Cup and trailing in their UCL tie. Amidst this backdrop, Thomas Tuchel has faced criticism for the team's performance, but he remains optimistic, stating that giving up is not an option and expressing confidence in a turnaround. Despite the pressure, Bayern's management has reaffirmed their support for Tuchel, with CEO Dreesen and president Hainer emphasizing their commitment to overcoming the challenges together. However, reports suggest that Bayern Munich is considering parting ways with Tuchel in the summer, with Xabi Alonso named as a potential successor. Internal talks are set to take place at FC Bayern regarding Tuchel's future, following a game where Bayern had an xG value of 3.4 against Bochum. Bayern president Dreesen expressed his frustration, stating, "I'm really feeling shi**y."
Bayern Munich CEO gives two-word response to question over Thomas Tuchel's future https://t.co/8khOVkqbLS
BREAKING: Thomas Tuchel will definitely remain as head coach of Bayern Munich and will not be dismissed, according to Sky Germany. https://t.co/tza9gpOcCe
Bayern Munich cancel Thomas Tuchel press conference with boss facing sack pressure after third straight loss https://t.co/HDihcBmAmG
🚨 Tuchel: “If you ask me, I firmly still believe me and coaching staff can turn things around — yes”. “Growing pressure? That happens after every defeat. But today we never stopped, never stopped trying”. https://t.co/ZFWyJW8EIb
🔴 Tuchel: “If we play this game five more times, we’d win it five times”. “I don’t blame the players today”. https://t.co/ayqgPMyakB
Thomas Tuchel not at the traditional post-match press conference attended by both coaches. Trying to get the flight back to Munich. (Tighter turnaround after the match delays.)
As @AZ_Strasser reports, Bayern CEO says Tuchel will stay. “I feel like c—-. Today mentality won over quality. I’m not a fan of monstrous declaration statements re the coach. That is not a topic.“ So does Tuchel remain in post next week? “Of course.” #FCBayern https://t.co/8nZQdB5GRH
Bayern Munich are now eight points off the top of the Bundesliga after a 3-2 defeat by Bochum today 🇩🇪
🚨 Tuchel: “The defeat was not fair today, a lot went against us”. “We had an xG value of 3.4 and we had four, five, six top-class chances…”. “We completely dominated the game and actually went behind out of nowhere”, told DAZN. https://t.co/C59YPFZLJU
🚨🔴 Bayern CEO Dreesen: “I’m really feeling shi**y. Today mentality beat quality, we are not happy at all”. Tuchel still in charge next week? “Of course”, told @AZ_Strasser. https://t.co/2j7nZhn8FX
🚨🔴 Bayern president Dreesen: “I’m really feeling shi**y. Today mentality beat quality, we are not happy at all”. Tuchel still in charge next week? “Of course”, told @AZ_Strasser. https://t.co/k9akzMcEUv
🚨🔴 Internal talks to take place at FC Bayern now as Thomas Tuchel job remains at risk. Time to decide manager’s future soon with president and directors involved. https://t.co/8wFtV47INV
BAYERN MUNICH LOSE 3-2 AT BOCHUM. 😳 Now 8 points off Bundesliga leaders; already out of German Cup & trail in UCL tie. 🔻 HARRY KANE in danger of another trophy-less season. THOMAS TUCHEL held on to Antonio Conte's handshake with more conviction than he is this job. 😬 https://t.co/gyPMcdOjZa
Bayern’s loss at 11th-place Bochum means Bayer Leverkusen end the weekend eight points clear at the top 🏆💨 https://t.co/Qc1woayUuy
Three defeats in a row for Bayern Munich 😳 #BBCFootball https://t.co/qWy6Mt3TwZ
🚨 Terrible moment for Bayern with their 7th defeat this season — 11 defeats in 44 games under Thomas Tuchel. …and Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen go 8 points clear on top of the Bundesliga. 🇩🇪 https://t.co/vkPVZU6Ohp
Okay tuning in to Bayern.... they're still 2-1 down and Upamecano is currently getting sent off. Incredible 🤣
BAYERN MUNICH ARE LOSING TO 11TH PLACE BOCHUM 🤯 What is going on!? https://t.co/g7GbBHblEK
🚨 Bayern president Hainer on Tuchel future and rumours of problems with the players. “There are a lot of rumours being spread from the outside. At the end of the day we have to win…”. “We win and then the topic would be over”, told @julianbuhl. https://t.co/zR5dsFjBNJ
🚨 Bayern president Hainer on Tuchel future and rumours of problems with the players. “There are a lot of rumours being spread from the outside. At the end of the day we have to win…”. “We win wnd then the topic would be over”, told @julianbuhl. https://t.co/e0yRSxyMW1
Thomas Tuchel admits Harry Kane isn't happy with how he's being utilised at Bayern Munich 😔 https://t.co/i5cDLQl5TU
Bayer Leverkusen have gone eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga 💪 https://t.co/wNJ5Lls3NT
🚨 Tuchel: “The mood in the squad is of course depressed at the moment. But I'm sure that we'll have every chance and energy tomorrow to start a turnaround”. “Giving up is not an option for us, it will not happen — neither in the title race nor in the Champions League”. https://t.co/4LX3thiP4k
Bayern Munich's decision on Thomas Tuchel could be devastating news for Liverpool https://t.co/9qEKjKNQ8L
Thomas Tuchel 'fired brutal criticism' at Bayern Munich stars in leaked dressing room exchange https://t.co/pAMALSm4qR
Thomas Tuchel’s brutal seven-word assessment of Bayern Munich flops revealed with ex-Chelsea boss tipped for sack https://t.co/tAdKbPfa7T https://t.co/tAdKbPfa7T
Liverpool could face big blow as Bayern Munich look increasingly likely to sack Thomas Tuchel https://t.co/9qEKjKNQ8L
Thomas Tuchel is increasingly likely to be removed from his role as Bayern Munich head coach in the summer 🗞️ The Times reports that the Bundesliga side are keen to jump ahead of Liverpool in the race to tempt Xabi Alonso away from Bayer Leverkusen 🇩🇪
Bayern Munich 'increasingly likely to SACK Thomas Tuchel as they join Liverpool in race to land Xabi Alonso' https://t.co/RiQQcVwyfN https://t.co/RiQQcVwyfN
🔴 Bayern president Hainer: “Tuchel and staff are working meticulously”. “We now need a spark to overcome this on the pitch — we are all working on it together, I am convinced that we can do it”, told TZ München. https://t.co/wnyHGe0wBO
Liverpool could face huge blow as Bayern Munich look increasingly likely to sack Thomas Tuchel https://t.co/9qEKjKNQ8L
Thomas Tuchel risks Bayern Munich sack with brutal assessment after Lazio defeat https://t.co/F2jj5Glthz
Bayern Munich are increasingly likely to part ways with Thomas Tuchel in the summer — and want to get the jump on Liverpool in the battle to make Xabi Alonso their next manager Read the full story ⬇️ | ✍️ @cc_eckner https://t.co/QwRLUslDl2
🚨🔴 Bayern director Freund on Thomas Tuchel job. "Of course Tuchel is struggling with the situation, which is very difficult for all of us". "Our goal is to fight our way out of this together. We’re all in the same boat, we are together". https://t.co/L0PYKykpoZ
🔴 Thomas Tuchel asked by BILD on his future: "No. I'm not worried". When asked again on next steps for his job at Bayern and why he believes he's the right man for the club: "I'd like to talk about the game. You already asked a question and I said no". https://t.co/XlIzksLWQH
Lazio 1-0 Bayern Munich: Champions League last 16, first leg – as it happened https://t.co/MttIsQOMv8
"Müller can be loose at times. He speaks with such certainty, it looks like he's putting himself up as a possible manager in years to come and the crowd like, but it doesn't mean he's right." Brian Kerr on Bayern players speaking out against Thomas Tuchel's style. #LAZFCB #UCL https://t.co/O2r4aiiLYA
🚨 Thomas Tuchel asked on his future: “No, I’m not worried about my future or potential sack”. “We did everything to lose this match… it was in our hands. At a certain point we stopped believing, I’ve no idea why”. “There were many individual mistakes”. https://t.co/O3eTbJIHGk
Immobile on the spot to give Lazio edge as 10-man Bayern Munich struggle again https://t.co/fTro6xfiNV
A second defeat in five days for Bayern Munich and their third loss of 2024 😬 #BBCFootball https://t.co/rkWqyfschB
🚨0️⃣ Zero shots on target tonight for FC Bayern vs Lazio. This follows just 1 shot on target in their defeat vs Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend. Bayern have also lost the first leg of UCL round of 16 for the first time in 11 seasons. https://t.co/8c4M9DYDVq
Bayern wtf AGAIN
FT in Rome! Lazio 1-0 Bayern A huge result for Lazio! 🦅 Another bad night for Thomas Tuchel who is under serious pressure now... #LAZFCB | #UCL https://t.co/aCpCc0Laq3
Back-to-back losses for Bayern Munich. #BBCFootball #UCL https://t.co/6PolmjS3zs
LAZIO beat Bayern Munich 1-0, with CIRO IMMOBILE's penalty the difference. Bayern's rough season hits more turbulence. 😬 Lazio have never won a UCL knockout tie, but give themselves a real chance at changing that come the return leg in Germany. 🦅 https://t.co/IwOGjQmMnA
Saturday: Clobbered by Leverkusen in top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash Wednesday: Lose to Lazio in the first leg of their UCL tie The magic is gone at Bayern Munich 🤷♂️ https://t.co/mDQednxtG2
🚨🔴 Ciro Immobile wins the game for Lazio as it’s defeat number 6️⃣ this season for Bayern. https://t.co/VnHJu9rgnJ
Bayern Munich are down to ten-men and losing 1-0 😬 #BBCFootball #LAZFCB #UCL https://t.co/9YgevqjOr9
Immobile puts Lazio ahead 1-nil + Bayern down to 10 men 😕
Lazio v Bayern Munich: Champions League last 16, first leg – live https://t.co/TshE5hoqBG
EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Tuchel in danger of his position becoming 'untenable' at Bayern Munich https://t.co/ykuvv1XBU4