Thomas Tuchel on Hoeneß' visit to the training ground: "He just wanted to tell me who plays at the weekend (laughs). No, he just wanted to say hello. I won't say anything about the content of the conversation"
Tuchel on the personnel: "Dayot Upamecano is injured, he has a muscle strain and will be out for about two weeks. Leon Goretzka has a bruise on his knee, but should be available. Kingsley Coman didn't train today either, but should be there too. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is out."
Tuchel on the 3 days off: "It was the right measure for all of us to get a bit of distance. The day before yesterday and yesterday we had two very good sessions. The mood is as we would like it to be. The situation is difficult, but not hopeless. I think we're ready"
Tuchel on the criticism against Yann Sommer: "He is a top professional and an incredibly good person, friendly, polite, open-minded. It's not easy to be in goal for Bayern. Yann has been a bit unlucky lately, but he's handling the situation well. He still has our confidence."
Tuchel on when the squad planning for next season will start: "In the next week we will start discussing the topic. We are currently still very busy with our daily work. But of course, the exchange takes place every day."
Tuchel on Hertha: "Hertha is unpredictable with the change of coach. That's why we have one more reason to focus completely on ourselves. Nothing is easy for us at the moment. The situation is crystal clear. We have to deliver, regardless of the situation of the opponent"
Tuchel on the title race: "I don't even know if I'll watch Dortmund today. For us, the situation is clear: We no longer have it in our own hands and now we have to get 15 points. It's not too late to react. We have to deliver and then hope it will be enough."
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Oliver Kahn in @tzmuenchen interview: "Of course we want to be German champions again this year - and we'll make it! There have always been difficult situations in the past, from which FC Bayern broke free and emerged stronger" [@mano_bonke, @kessler_philipp]
Kahn: "What matters is that the leadership remains calm, and that will be the case this time too. That's what FC Bayern stands for, and that's what I personally stand for - with all my passion."
Kahn on criticism against him: "I can handle criticism as long as it doesn't become personal. Nowadays, facts tend to get left behind."
Investigators from the Federal Criminal Police Office searched the Allianz Arena and the headquarters of FC Bayern on Tuesday. Reason: A money laundering procedure against Russian oligarch and billionaire Alisher Usmanov [@BILD]
A point of contact between the oligarch and FC Bayern: Uli Hoeneß and Usmanov know each other from Tegernsee, where Usmanov resided until his escape in March 2022. Hoeneß procured and deposited VIP tickets for the billionaire, especially for Bayern's top games in CL [@BILD]
Investigators were looking for evidence in the money laundering process. It is unclear whether and what evidence was secured during the searches. FC Bayern are not a suspect in the proceedings, but a witness [@BILD]
• 24 July - 3 August: "Audi Summer Tour" in Asia with 3 friendlies (two in Tokyo against Kawasaki Frontale and another team still to be announced, second destination to be announced)
Oliver Kahn: "FC Bayern is always aware of its roots in Bavaria and Munich, and it is part of the club's tradition that we always prepare for the new season at Tegernsee."
Kahn: "At the same time, we want to give our fans around the world the opportunity to see our players live on a regular basis. We're looking forward to this year's 'Audi Summer Tour' in Asia."
Uli Hoeneß is still omnipresent and involved at Bayern, although not in day-to-day operations. @SkySportDE explains Hoeneß' involvement behind the scenes ⤵️
Hoeneß still has big influence on many areas in the background, such as the coaching staff, the team, transfer plans or the executive board. This was particularly noticeable when Thomas Tuchel expressly thanked Hoeneß during his unveiling as new Bayern coach
Hoeneß and Tuchel are in regular contact over the phone. The former was behind the dismissal of Nagelsmann, campaigned for Tuchel and continues to stand behind the decision despite the recent poor run of results
Hasan Salihamidžić invited Musiala & Davies together for a meal a few weeks ago and explained to them how important they are for the future of the club. Bayern want to make them the faces of the club, not only on the pitch, but also off it for marketing purposes [@mano_bonke TZ]
During last summer's US tour, it was clear that Musiala and Davies are fan favourites in the region. In the case of Musiala (contract until 2026), there's not much of a rush - a contract renewal wasn't discussed yet [@mano_bonke, TZ]
In the case of Davies (contract until 2025), Bayern have to be more careful because top clubs sense a chance to sign the Canadian next year when he will have one year left on his deal. Initial talks with the player's management have taken place [@mano_bonke]
Thomas Tuchel: "We have to go step by step. We want to win the first half, and then anything can happen. It's about having faith. At the same time, believing is not dreaming. We're responsible for our performance and creating enthusiasm within the fans. Step by step, half by half
Is Choupo-Moting a candidate for the starting lineup?
Tuchel: "Yes, it went well"
Tuchel on Upamecano: "He knows he has to improve. There's no point in pointing fingers at individual players. We have been brutally punished (after his mistake). But we have complete confidence in him. We stand by him, he is young and has big potential."