‘Leading a team like PSG is not easy’: Bayern Munich boss Oliver Kahn criticizes French team, insisting new boss Thomas Tuchel has proven his credentials by dealing with Mbappé, Neymar and co in Paris.
Bayern Munich boss Oliver Kahn said Thomas Tuchel’s work at chaotic Paris Saint-Germain demonstrates his quality as a coach.
The German giants sacked Julian Nagelsmann on Friday and immediately hired former Chelsea and PSG boss Tuchel to replace him.
The 49-year-old won trophies at Borussia Dortmund, lifted the Champions League with the Blues and led the Parisian side to the final of the same competition, despite the turmoil engulfing the club.
And at Tuchel’s introductory press conference, Bayern chief executive Kahn insisted that Tuchel’s achievements in dealing with deceitful personalities at PSG demonstrate his talent.
He said: ‘You don’t have to discuss their qualities, they are impressive. His career is also a testament to this.
Bayern Munich boss Oliver Kahn (left) has criticized European giants PSG, saying new manager Thomas Tuchel’s (centre) work in dealing with problems there shows his quality.
The German giants fired boss Julian Nagelsmann on Friday and replaced him with Tuchel
And Kahn insists that Tuchel performed well in Paris despite the confusion and misleading personalities.
PSG’s three high-profile forwards of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are hard to please
Tuchel, 49, led the French team to the Champions League final, something no manager has done since.
“Leading a squad like PSG is not easy. He led them to the Champions League final.
Also at Chelsea he worked very successfully from the first day. It’s an impressive resume. There is always a personal development behind.
“That’s why we are very happy that Thomas Tuchel is now our coach.”
Tuchel takes over at the Allianz Arena with the team fighting for the Bundesliga title, one point behind Borussia Dortmund, and in the Champions League quarterfinals, where they will face Manchester City.
His first game in charge will be against his former team, Dortmund, in a potentially title-clinching clash on April 1.