Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea coach, has recently agreed to a contract with FC Bayern München until June 30, 2025[1]. The 49-year-old German coach had a successful tenure at Chelsea, winning the Champions League in May 2021, the European Super Cup, and the Club World Cup. He was also voted World Coach of the Year in 2021[1]. Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann as the head coach of FC Bayern München[6].
Tuchel’s first match in charge of Bayern will be against his former club, Borussia Dortmund, which is currently leading the Bundesliga table[1][2]. This high-profile match is anticipated to be a challenging start for Tuchel at his new club, as Bayern is in second place with 52 points after 25 matches, just one point behind Dortmund[6].
In the past, a coaching change before a match against Dortmund has resulted in positive outcomes for Bayern[1]. However, Tuchel’s record against Borussia Dortmund as an opposing coach has been mixed[5]. Despite the challenges, Tuchel’s experience and tactical acumen could provide a boost for Bayern München in their pursuit of the league title.
Tuchel’s debut as Bayern’s head coach will also include matches against SC Freiburg in the Pokal quarterfinals and in the Bundesliga, followed by a clash against Manchester City in the Champions League[6]. With the limited time available before these crucial matches, Tuchel will have to quickly adapt and make adjustments to the team[9]. It remains to be seen how Tuchel’s style and tactics will evolve at Bayern München and how the team will respond to his leadership in the upcoming matches.