Since Jürgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund secured The Double in 2012, Bayern Munich’s chances of winning the title have been completely shattered. Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, have surged ahead by a staggering 13 points with only seven games left, making it almost certain that they will clinch their first Bundesliga title.
As Bayern prepares for a tough quarter-final match against Arsenal in the Champions League, their main focus is salvaging their season. However, the departure of Thomas Tuchel has left a void in the coaching position, which is now a pressing concern for FC Bayern.
The recent disappointing loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga has undoubtedly dealt another blow to Bayern’s already fragile morale. Nevertheless, after the Easter break, this setback will likely fade into the background.
The reigning German champions are grappling with deeper issues and worries, particularly following Alonso’s unexpected decision to continue leading Leverkusen in their pursuit of a treble. Bayern’s initial plan, which involved Xabi Alonso, is no longer viable.
Roberto de Zerbi
Roberto De Zerbi, the current manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, has emerged as a top contender for a position at Bayern Munich.
He has garnered high praise from the top executives at Bayern, with Max Eberl, a recent addition to the board overseeing first team affairs, being described as a “big fan” of De Zerbi by Sky Germany. It has been reported that Eberl has already made contact with De Zerbi’s representatives to explore the possibility of the Italian manager joining Bayern after the conclusion of this season.
De Zerbi’s contract with Brighton is set to run until 2026, but there are rumors of a buyout clause that could be activated in the upcoming summer transfer window. As for De Zerbi himself, he has remained tight-lipped about his future plans.
Prior to Brighton’s recent match against Liverpool, he stated, “I want to have a discussion with my club. I have a contract, but the main concern is not the contract itself. The real challenge lies in finding a shared plan, target, and vision for the future.”
Julian Nagelsmann
Speaking of the highly sought-after position, there is growing talk about Julian Nagelsmann potentially making a comeback to the club. Yes, you heard it correctly.
The very same Julian Nagelsmann who was let go just over a year ago, despite achieving a perfect record of eight wins in the Champions League and with Bayern closely trailing Bundesliga leaders Dortmund by only one point, as well as securing a spot in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals. Despite his accomplishments, Nagelsmann was swiftly dismissed, leaving Bayern’s hopes of a treble still intact, which stands in stark contrast to their performance under Tuchel this season.
Now, a year later, the name Nagelsmann is reportedly a major topic of discussion at Bayern, and it is believed that Eberl is not opposed to the 36-year-old returning to the club. However, it is also understood that opinions on him vary greatly, and not everyone supports his reappointment.
Such a move would undoubtedly be remarkable, but it would lack inspiration and conviction. This is especially true considering that the past issues would be overlooked, and rehiring Nagelsmann would essentially be an admission of failure when the club initially let him go and appointed Tuchel.