FCB coach Tuchel embraces the best feeling in the world
Bayern and goal phenomenon Harry Kane get in the mood for their "party conference" with a turbulent 4:2 against Heidenheim. The first annual general meeting for coach Thomas Tuchel will be a relaxed one. He appears very relaxed anyway after the row of the previous week.
Harry Kane was already gushing before the sweet reward kiss from wife Katie. "I love every second here," said the Munich goal phenomenon and, in his exuberance, even dared to take a furtive glance at the "eternal" Bundesliga record of his predecessor Robert Lewandowski.
Of course, the incredible record of 41 goals is "still a bit far away", admitted Kane, who has 17 goals after his brace in FC Bayern's 4:2 (2:0) win against rebellious promoted side 1. FC Heidenheim: "But when we get to April and near the end of the season, it's certainly something I'll try to achieve."
Nobody in the Bayern family, who met at the annual general meeting in the Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle on Sunday, doubts that Kane has what it takes. The fact that the "basic mood" there was positive, as coach Thomas Tuchel had hoped, was due to the record turnover of more than 800 million euros - and Kane.
Lewandowski record shaky
The 30-year-old has already scored more times than the top scorers Niclas Füllkrug and Christopher Nkunku last season - in just eleven games! In over 60 years in the Bundesliga, nobody before him has achieved that, not even Lewandowski. "It happened quicker than I thought," joked Kane, "I've never started a season so well and I'm proud of it." Lewandowski's century record of 41 goals is shaky thanks to Kane's strong form.
His brace (14th/44th) set the record champions on their way, with Leroy Sané, who has been outstanding for months, providing the groundwork. Captain Manuel Neuer jokingly called the international "a piece of cream", while Kane selflessly spoke of "probably our best player this season".
What Thomas Tuchel really loves
But in the wild second half, in which the exhausted Bayern stars were on their "last legs" according to coach Thomas Tuchel and squandered their 2-0 lead, Kane missed two good chances after Sané's preparatory work. "They were harder than the ones I made," sighed the Englishman.
The fact that his wife Katie did not have to console him and the mood before the AGM did not change was due to the goals scored by Raphaël Guerreiro (72') and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (85'). In other words, as Neuer emphasized, Tuchel's Bavarians have certainly made progress compared to the previous season - best wishes to the TV pundits.
"We believe in ourselves," said Neuer, "we have the composure and discipline to stick to our game and don't do any crazy things. We're not falling over anymore." And so, despite the defensive weaknesses, especially after the temporary switch to a back three when the goals were conceded, Tuchel saw "no reason to criticize". Instead, he spoke of a "good moment" for the members' meeting, which he attended for the first time. "The feeling of waking up after a win," said Tuchel, "can't be topped."
Source: www.ntv.de
