Thomas Tuchel remains focused on the task at hand as Bayern Munich prepares for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Lazio, despite ongoing speculation about his future with the club.
Tuchel’s departure from Bayern at the end of the season was confirmed last month, leading to continued speculation amid Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. With Leverkusen holding a 10-point advantage, the pressure is mounting on Tuchel and his team.
Heading into the last-16 second leg against Lazio trailing 1-0 from the first meeting in Rome, Tuchel understands the significance of the fixture. However, he maintains confidence in his ability to lead Bayern through this challenging period.
Thomas Tuchel intends to stay on as Bayern manager until the end of the season
When questioned about the potential consequences of the match, Tuchel emphasized his commitment to the team’s objectives, stating, “Not from my side. Maybe from other sides but what we did discuss and decided is what we communicated on. I think there is no one else that wants to win this game more than myself.”
With Leverkusen’s commanding lead in the Bundesliga title race, the Champions League represents Bayern’s best chance to secure silverware this season. Tuchel recognizes the importance of the upcoming fixture and hopes it will serve as a catalyst for his struggling team, which recently dropped points against Freiburg.
Although Lazio currently holds the upper hand in the Round of 16 tie, Tuchel remains optimistic about Bayern’s chances. However, given their recent form, he acknowledges the need for significant improvement if they are to secure a spot in the quarter-finals and build momentum heading into the latter stages of the campaign.
