The impending departure of a former Champions League victor from Bayern Munich at the season’s end signals a notable transition for the club, which faces the rare scenario of potentially concluding the campaign without securing any silverware.
The remarkable performance of Bayer Leverkusen has posed a challenge to Bayern’s longstanding Bundesliga supremacy, with Leverkusen currently leading by eight points.
This season, Bayern has experienced an unprecedented setback, enduring three consecutive defeats across different competitions, a situation not witnessed since 2015. In contrast, Leverkusen boasts an impressive unbeaten streak of 32 games, comprising 28 victories and four draws.
Despite expressing a desire to return to the Premier League due to feeling undervalued in Germany, Bayern’s current manager, Thomas Tuchel, may ironically find himself replaced by Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso or potentially Liverpool.
While Tuchel is reportedly eyeing a move to Manchester United, there is no immediate jeopardy to the position of current manager Erik ten Hag, despite pressure faced in previous seasons.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s newly appointed owner, underscores the significance of having top-quality individuals in key roles and fostering a competitive yet supportive atmosphere within the club.
Although there are no indications of Ten Hag’s imminent departure, there is mounting pressure on the club to meet its season objectives.
Tuchel, who was dismissed by Chelsea despite clinching several accolades, including the Champions League, believes he still has unfinished business in the Premier League.
Additionally, he has been linked with potential moves to Liverpool and Barcelona.
Tuchel’s tenure at Chelsea came to an unexpected conclusion in September 2022, despite significant investment in new signings and previous achievements, such as guiding Chelsea to three domestic cup finals without securing victory in any of them.
