Thomas Tuchel sees the decision to part ways at the end of the season as an opportunity for FC Bayern and for himself. "It gives clarity, and clarity brings freedom. Freedom is always good, both for playing and for coaching," said the 50-year-old in Munich on Friday. When making decisions, there is no need to weigh up what "long-term effects" they might have. "I don't think I am the only problem, but of course I am responsible," said Tuchel, without going into detail.
"I love the job and I will of course do the job with the same energy as before," Tuchel assured ahead of Saturday's home game (6.30pm) against RB Leipzig.
The type and manner of performances and results have not been right at the German soccer record champions recently. However, Tuchel emphasized that it was not a clear picture. "If there was a clear picture and a clear culprit, in this case the coach, then someone else would be sitting at the press conference."
The Munich club, who are eight points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the 23rd matchday, announced this week that they would part ways "by mutual agreement" one year before the end of their contract this summer. FC Bayern wants to undertake "a sporting reorientation with a new coach". "I'm not sure if there was an option for me to decide that," said Tuchel.
