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Bayern Munich: Top 5 best candidates for next manager

By Kiran Thakare

02 November 2019, Hessen, Frankfurt/Main: Soccer: Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt - Bayern Munich, 10th matchday, in the Commerzbank Arena. Munich coach Niko Kovac gestures. Photo: Uwe Anspach/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the requirements of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga or the DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or the match in the form of sequence images and/or video-like photo sequences. (Photo by Uwe Anspach/picture alliance via Getty Images)
02 November 2019, Hessen, Frankfurt/Main: Soccer: Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt - Bayern Munich, 10th matchday, in the Commerzbank Arena. Munich coach Niko Kovac gestures. Photo: Uwe Anspach/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the requirements of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga or the DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or the match in the form of sequence images and/or video-like photo sequences. (Photo by Uwe Anspach/picture alliance via Getty Images) /
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LYON, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 22: Coach of PSG Thomas Tuchel following the Ligue 1 match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on September 22, 2019, in Decines near Lyon, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
LYON, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 22: Coach of PSG Thomas Tuchel following the Ligue 1 match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on September 22, 2019, in Decines near Lyon, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

2. Thomas Tuchel

Bayern Munich missed out on the opportunity to appoint Thomas Tuchel in 2017/18. The German club had sacked Carlo Ancelotti but took longer to contact Tuchel. By the time they approached Tuchel, he had reportedly agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain.

Tuchel didn’t make an as good impact as Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, but his impressive coaching skills were visible on the pitch during his solitary season at the club. Since then, he has taken a year sabbatical and joined PSG at the end of the 2017/18 campaign.

The French club did well domestically but suffered a disappointing defeat against Manchester United in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. PSG decided to keep faith in him as the style of play was impressive, and there were genuine signs of progress. Tuchel has improved the team even further this campaign as the French club looks an early favourite for the Champions League.

There are no doubts about Tuchel’s tactical acumen. His style of play also ticks the box for Die Roten. However, his volatile relationship with BVB’s sporting director may put off decision-makers at Bayern. If Bayern manages to convince him to get him next summer, then there are many reasons for the Bavarians to get excited.

Likelihood of happening– 3/5