Bayern Munich shock DFB-BOCAL Team coach Thomas Tuchel said on Friday that the loss to Saarbrücken, which belongs to the third division, was painful, but the team is confident of victory against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the German first division.
Bayern was eliminated from the second round of the German Cup on Wednesday after conceding a last-minute goal in the biggest surprise in the tournament this season, and lost center back Matthijs de Ligt due to injury.
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Tuchel said in a press conference: “No, there is no resignation at all.” “There is no reason to resign at all. We are very disappointed but what I liked is that no one blames the other because there is no reason to.
“We wanted to go to Berlin to win the cup. We have to put it behind us and digest it. You feel the pain and it won’t go away, but there’s no reason to quit.”
Bayern, which hosts Galatasaray Champions League Next week, they are unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season and are in second place, two points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Dortmund also did not lose in the first nine league matches and ranks fourth with 21 points, two points behind Bayern.
Tuchel said: “We have had a good run in the German League. We have a team that we trust and we will go to Dortmund to win the match.” “We have to reach our limits and bring out our best from the first moment until the last moment.
“We have enough quality, form and spirit to beat Dortmund. We will go to Dortmund to win and consolidate our league campaign. It is a great opportunity to show a reaction.” [after the Cup exit]”.
What Tuchel needs to decide is the team he will play in after De Ligt’s injury, as fellow defender Dayot Upamecano is still recovering from his injury while Leon Goretzka suffers from a broken bone in his hand.
Tuchel said: “Losing Matthias is very bitter. He will be out of action for several weeks.”
“The decision has not been made yet. We have to make this decision with the players and doctors. It is still unclear whether Dayot Upamecano and Leon Goretzka are fit enough to start.”
