The boss feels “shitty”
Goretzka thinks FC Bayern is in an endless horror film
February 18, 2024, 8:59 p.m
The situation at FC Bayern Munich is becoming more and more complicated: after the third defeat in just a few days, the goal of the championship has become a long way off. While coach Thomas Tuchel is surprisingly mild, Leon Goretzka finds clear words.
FC Bayern Munich loses for the third time in eight days: after the 0-3 defeat in the Bundesliga top game at Bayer Leverkusen and the poor performance in the 0-1 defeat in the Champions League at Lazio Rome, the German record champions suffered a disgraceful 2-3 defeat Follow VfL Bochum. The first titleless season since 2012 is becoming more and more apparent. And while coach Thomas Tuchel, who is under heavy pressure, is surprisingly mild after another serious blow to the neck, midfielder Leon Goretzka finds clear words.
“It feels like a horror film that doesn’t stop,” said the Bochum native, who works for FC Bayern, on DAZN. “Of course we can stand up again and say that we got off to a good start in the game. That’s true, but it makes you feel stupid to limit yourself to half an hour. An explanation It’s difficult to find.”
“Today was a bit of Murphy’s Law”
When the fans from both camps caused the game to be interrupted, which had become a tennis ball, against the DFL’s investor plans, FC Bayern was leading 1-0. Harry Kane missed a great chance to make it 2-0 early, but overall the record champions were clearly superior. But then the outsider turned the game around within a few minutes. “At the moment we have to question everything,” said a visibly frustrated Goretzka. “At the end of the day, it’s individual mistakes that we make – and there are too many of them.”
His coach Thomas Tuchel, who spent most of the second half in Bochum sitting on the bench, was surprisingly forgiving in view of the defeat, which may have already made a decisive difference in the title race with Bayer Leverkusen: “This defeat makes a difference “A lot went against us. We had a lot of top-class chances. That wasn’t deserved,” the 51-year-old analyzed on the DAZN microphone. “Today’s 90 minutes are different from the second half at Lazio. Today was a bit of Murphy’s Law: What could go wrong, went wrong.”
Dayot Upamecano, who had to come on early for the injured Noussair Mazraoui, caused the penalty with an unfortunate use of his elbow, which Kevin Stöger sank to make it 3-1. The Frenchman had already scored the decisive penalty against Lazio, and as in the Champions League, the defender was sent off the field in Bochum. Nevertheless, Tuchel “did not blame any of my players today.”
Dreesen feels “shitty”
Tuchel, who took over FC Bayern from Julian Nagelsmann 333 days ago, is still convinced that he can – and is allowed – to pull the cart out of the mud with the team and his coaching team: “If you ask me: Yes!” He believes the chance of becoming German champion is “not that realistic right now”. “But we believed in it until the end last season and were rewarded. We will continue to do that. But the prerequisite is of course that we find our way.”
Bayern’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen is meanwhile suffering badly from the defeat: “I feel like shit,” said Dreesen. When it came to Tuchel’s future, he wasn’t so direct. “I don’t believe in these monstrous statements of support for coaches,” said Dreesen. “I know what you want to hear, but these vows of loyalty are already over after a week. That’s why I’m saying it in my own way. That’s not an issue we’re dealing with at the moment. We have to “Let’s concentrate on the next games.” Next weekend, when FC Bayern hosts RB Leipzig (Saturday, 6:30 p.m.), Tuchel will “of course” be on the bench.