After Müller's criticism: Tuchel appeals for understanding from fans
Before FC Bayern's Bundesliga top match at Borussia Dortmund, coach Thomas Tuchel appealed for understanding from his own supporters after a number of Munich's professional footballers did not go into the fans' stands following the cup defeat in Saarbrücken. This behavior was also reprimanded by Bayern veteran Thomas Müller directly after the 1:2 after extra time. The 34-year-old even apologized to the supporters "for the team's behaviour after the game".
"That was in no way disrespectful. We love the support in away games, it's sensationally good," said Tuchel, adding: "I can assure every fan that it was only due to the maximum disappointment of being knocked out of the cup in the 96th minute."
He also went into the dressing room immediately after the final whistle "to collect myself in the initial disappointment", said Tuchel. "The players simply weren't able to go there in the disappointment and do what they normally like to do." The Munich professionals and Tuchel will once again be hoping for vociferous support from the Bayern fan block in the sold-out Dortmund stadium on Saturday evening.
Tuchel also commented on Müller's reaction, which he described as justified: "Thomas also articulated that in the dressing room. That is also his right." However, the 34-year-old is also the person who knows the club best and knows what the fans' travel and support means. "He knew how to assess that immediately," Tuchel remarked.
- Despite the disappointing DFB Cup exit in Saarbrücken, FC Bayern Munich's players and coach Tuchel are anticipating enthusiastic support from the Bayern fan block during the Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund.
- In the aftermath of the cup defeat, Borussia Dortmund's rival, FC Bayern Munich, failed to meet their fans in the stands, an action that was criticized by veteran Thomas Müller and reprimanded by coach Tuchel.
- In the upcoming Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich's players, including Thomas Müller, will have an opportunity to prove their commitment to their supporters and make amends for their behavior following the DFB Cup defeat in Saarbrücken.
Source: www.dpa.com
